Local Rule Rule 3: Bankruptcy Referrals and Jury Trials
W.D. Va. — General rule
Rule 3. Bankruptcy Referrals and Jury Trials
(a) Assignments. In accordance with the provisions of 28 U.S.C. § 157, all cases under Title 11 of the United States Code and all proceedings arising under Title 11, or arising in or relating to a case under Title 11, are referred to the bankruptcy judges for this district, to be assigned in accordance with their assignment rules.
(b) Jury Trials. In accordance with the provisions of 28 U.S.C. § 157(e), bankruptcy judges of this district are hereby specifically designated to conduct jury trials when all parties have expressly consented thereto.