Dismiss and Bar Debtor from Filing

Last Updated: November 22, 2013

Background:

Click to view General Dismissal Information

This event should be used to file a Motion to Dismiss and Bar Debtor from Filing.

Step by Step Procedures:

Select [ Bankruptcy > Motions/ Applications ]
Enter case number and click Next
Select Dismiss and Bar Debtor from Refiling
Click Next
Select the Party you represent from the party pick list or Add Create a New Party if your party does not appear in the pick list
Click Next
The Attorney/Party Association screen may display
- Click Here for more information
- Click Next
A Reminder screen will display:

REMINDER: The title of your proposed order should match the title of your motion. Please remember to attach your proposed order and select the category Proposed Order. If attaching more than 1 proposed order, please add the specific title in the description field. Example Proposed Order - Relief from Stay Proposed Order - Dismiss Case.

REMINDER: This event should ONLY be used to dismiss and bar the debtor from refiling a petition.
- Click Next
Discharge Issued

A warning may display if a discharge was issued on the case:

WARNING: Please be advised that a discharge was previously issued on this case.

Click Next
The PDF screen will display :
- Browse, Scan and Attach
- Attach the proposed order
- Click Next
If the case is a joint case, click here
A prompt will display:
- Select the debtor being dismissed
- Click Next
The Hearing Screen will display
- Insert Hearing Date, Time, and Location
- Click Next
The Modify Text Screen will display. If applicable, you may make a selection from the prefix dropdown box.

Note: Please be sure any prefix is also on your PDF.
The Final Text screen will display.

Basic Example:

Notice of Motion and Motion to Dismiss and Bar Debtor. Filed by Attorney Testing on behalf of (party). Hearing scheduled for 11/26/2013 at 10:00 AM at 219 South Dearborn, Courtroom 719, Chicago, Illinois 60604. (Attachments: # (1) Proposed Order) (Testing, Attorney)

This is your final opportunity to modify the entry before submitting the filing.
- Verify the accuracy of the docket text
- Click Next to complete the filing process

The Notice of Electronic Filling will display. It serves as verification that the filing has been sent electronically to the court.

Copies of this notice and the document filed are emailed to all participants who receive electronic notification in the case. You have a period of 15 days for a one time free look at the documents.