Local Rule Rule 5010-1: Reopening Cases a Case.
Bankr. S.D. Miss. — General rule
Rule 5010-1. Reopening Cases a Case.
(a) Contents of motion.
A motion to reopen a case pursuant to Fed. R. Bankr. P. 5010 shall be in writing. In a chapter 7, 12, or 13 case, the motion to reopen also must state whether the movant believes that a trustee is necessary to protect the interests of creditors and the debtor or to insure efficient administration of the estate.
(b) Service.
A motion to reopen a case pursuant to Fed. R. Bankr. P. 5010 shall be served upon the debtor, if applicable, the case trustee, any affected party including any party to be added to the case upon reopening, the case trustee, and the United States Trustee. The movant shall provide notice regarding the 21-day objection period to all parties listed on the most recent CM/ECF creditor matrix upon the filing of a motion to reopen for the purpose of filing the debtor's post-petition personal financial management certificate and for the entry of discharge.
(c) Hearing.
Whether the court conducts a hearing or provides notice and a hearing to any creditors or parties in interest other than those parties specified in Miss. Bankr. L.R. 5010-1(b) prior to acting on a motion to reopen a case is within its discretion.
(d) Upon the filing of a motion to reopen a case pursuant to Fed. R. Bankr. P. 5010 for the purpose of filing the debtor's post-petition financial management certification and for the entry of discharge, the movant shall provide notice regarding the 21-day objection period to all parties listed on the most recent CM/ECF creditor mailing matrix.