Motion for Final Decree

Official Procedure - Last Updated: December 3, 2024ClosedAuthor:

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Fed.R.Bankr.P.3022

11 U.S.C. ยง 1101(2)

Local Rule 3022-1

12/03/2024 - updated to match 12/1/24 Rule change for Certificate of Debtor Education

08/16/2019 - Added a Note to the Background

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06/14/2010 Created
   
   
   
   
   
   

After an estate is fully administered in a chapter 11 reorganization case, the court, on its own motion or on motion of a party interest, shall enter a final decree closing the case.

 


If you are requesting a discharge, please verify Certificate of Debtor Education has been filed.

Step-by-Step Procedures:

  1. Select [Bankruptcy or Adversary >Motions/Applications]

  2. Enter case number and click Next

  3. Select Final Decree from pick list and click Next

  1. Select Party from party pick list or Add/create new party

  2. Click Next

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

  3. Click Next

The PDF Document selection page will display.

  1. Browse, View and Attach

Next, the attachments must be added to the motion.

  1. Click Yes radio button for Attachment to Document and click Next

  2. Attach Proposed Order

  1. Click Next

Process when Debtor is an individual

Process when Debtor is a Corporation

The following question will appear

Is a Discharge being requested?

  • Select Yes or No from the pick list

  • Click Next

  • Enter the hearing date information

  • Click Next

 

  • Enter the hearing date information

  • Click Next

 

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

  1. Click Next

The Final Text page will display.  This is your final opportunity to modify the entry before submitting the filing.

  1. Verify the accuracy of the docket text

  2. 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.