Except for limited exceptions, the court has mandated that all documents that are a part of the official record of a case
be filed electronically using the Court's Electronic Case Filing (ECF) program. Local Bankruptcy Rule 2002-1(e) requires
that all orders "submitted" by outside counsel be preceded by the "filing" of a Request For Entry of Order (LF 9013).
It is important that the distinction between "submission" and "filing" of documents be understood. Submitted documents
are not a part of the official court record of a case, whereas "filed" documents are a part of the official record of a case.
A "Request for Entry of an Order" (LF9013) is a formal request that the court enter a "submitted" order, and is required for
each proposed order submitted..
When a proposed order is submitted electronically, the submitting party receives an e-mail notification of the receipt of
the proposed order by the court. The proposed order is reviewed by Clerk's Office personnel for procedural correctness,
and if found to be procedurally correct, the order is signed, docketed and noticed electronically in accordance with national
and local rules.
If the proposed order is found to be procedurally deficient, a report is prepared and filed by the court identifying the
deficiency, and the proposed order is not signed. A party who receives a deficiency report may correct the deficiency or
may schedule the matter for a hearing.
The process described is applicable to all orders prepared by outside counsel; those that are ex parte, either after
notice and hearing where no objections are pending; where no notice was required; or those proposed in anticipation
of a hearing or as a result of a hearing.
A change to LBR 9013-1, that became effective February 1, 2005, requires that requests for
entry of ex parte orders be made by the use of a local form entitled "Request for Entry of Order
Granting Motion" (LF 9013 series). These forms are available from the court's Home Page under
Local Forms. This requirement applies to all requests for entry of ex parte orders,
whether filed electronically or conventionally and whether in main cases or adversary proceedings.
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