Local Rule Rule 83K: Bankruptcy

RULE 83K BANKRUPTCY

(a) Delegated Jurisdiction.

Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 157(a) and the district court's Resolution of July 19, 1984, as it may be amended from time to time, the court refers cases and proceedings in bankruptcy to the bankruptcy court of this district. Copies of the Resolution are available at the Clerk's office or on the court's web site (www.prd.uscourts.gov).

(b) Local Rules of Bankruptcy Practice.

Pursuant to Federal Rule of Bankruptcy Procedure 9029, the bankruptcy judges of this district are authorized to promulgate rules of practice and procedure as they may deem appropriate, subject to the requirements of Fed.R.Civ.P. 83, provided that in promulgating the rules governing the admission or eligibility to practice in the bankruptcy court, the bankruptcy judges shall require district court admission, except for pro se appearances or for appearances pursuant to the student practice rule of this court.

(c) Conduct of Jury Trials by Bankruptcy Judges.

Each bankruptcy judge for the District of Puerto Rico is specially designated to conduct jury trials pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 157(e).

(d) Bankruptcy Appeals.

(1) All appeals from the bankruptcy court are to the First Circuit Bankruptcy Appellate Panel unless a timely election is filed to have an appeal heard by this court pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 158(c)(1) and Rule 8005(a) of the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure.

(2) The clerk shall issue appropriate directives for the electronic transmission of the record on appeal in those cases appealed before the district court. Parties to an appeal shall notify a judgment concluding an appeal to the bankruptcy court within thirty (30) days of its entry.

(3) Any party filing a motion for stay pending appeal in the district court shall simultaneously notify the motion to the bankruptcy court.