Entry of Chapter 11 Discharge

Official Procedure - Last Updated: May 19, 2025 ClosedAuthor: Amilany Jauregui

 

References

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Entry of Chapter 11 Discharge

Rules / Code / Resources

Fed.R.Bankr.P. 1007

11 U.S.C. ยง 1141 (d) , 1328(b) or 1228(b)

Local Rule

 

Background

Motion for entry of Chapter 11 discharge is a request that can be made on behalf of an individual debtor when the chapter 11 plan has been completed.

 

Step-by-Step Procedures:

  1. Select Bankruptcy

  2. Select Motions/Applications

  3. Enter case number and click Next

  4. Select Entry of Chapter 11 Discharge from pick list and click Next

  5. Select Party from party pick list , click Next. If not, Add/create new party

  6. The Attorney/Party Association screen may display.  If it does , click here.

  7. Warning message will appear, if certificate of debtor education has not been filed, click Next

  8. The PDF Document selection screen will display. Browse, View, and Attach,

  9. The Proposed Order must be added as an attachment to the notice of motion and motion, Click Yes radio button for Attachments to Document and click Next

  10. Insert hearing date, time and select hearing location, click Next

  11. Blank screen will appear, click Next

  12. The Modify Text page will display.  Click down arrow to select a prefix if applicable, click Next

  1. The Final Text page will display.  This is your final opportunity to modify the entry before submitting the filing. Verify the accuracy of the docket text, click Next to complete filing process

The Notice of Electronic Filing will display.  It is the 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 document filed.