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5011–1 WITHDRAWAL OF REFERENCE

(a) Form of Request; Place for Filing. A motion requesting withdrawal of reference, in whole or part, of a case or proceeding referred to the bankruptcy court shall be filed with the bankruptcy court and shall be accompanied by the proper filing fee.

(b) Responses to Motion for Withdrawal of Reference. All responses to a motion for withdrawal of reference shall be filed with the bankruptcy court within fourteen (14) days from the date of service as set forth on the certificate of service attached to the motion.

(c) Reply. A reply memorandum may be filed within seven (7) days after the date of service shown on the certificate of service of the response.

(d) Transmittal of Documents to District Court. Within seven (7) days after the expiration of the time for filing documents as provided in subsections (b) and (c) above, the clerk of the bankruptcy court shall transmit the motion and any responses to the clerk of the district court. All further documents pertaining to the motion for withdrawal shall be filed with the district court. Except as otherwise ordered by the bankruptcy court or district court pursuant to a stay entered in accordance with Rule 5011(c), parties shall continue to file with the bankruptcy court all documents relating to other matters in the bankruptcy case or proceeding.