RULE 5011-1 WITHDRAWAL OF REFERENCE

Modified 12/1/03

(a) Filing of a Motion to Withdraw the Reference. A motion for withdrawal of the reference shall be filed with the Clerk of the Bankruptcy Court and shall indicate that the filer is seeking relief from the United States District Court and must also contain the required response time language specified in LBR 1005-1(e)(1). Such motion shall be accompanied by a properly completed United States District Court cover sheet, the prescribed filing fee, and a certificate of service.

(b) Transmittal to the U.S. District Court. Upon expiration of the objection period, the Clerk shall transmit the motion and any responses or objections thereto to the U.S. District Court. Counsel are responsible for advising the Bankruptcy Clerk of any additional documents for transmittal with the motion to withdraw, and are required to make all necessary copies. After transmittal of the record to the District Court, any further pleadings pertaining to the Withdrawal of Reference must be filed with the U.S. District Court.

 

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