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Bankruptcy
Uploading Proposed Order (includes special instructions regarding Proposed Exhibit to Order)
If an order includes or references an exhibit that is not available in word processing format, counsel should file the exhibit in portable document format (pdf) using the Proposed exhibit to order event in ECF prior to uploading the order. The proposed exhibit must be linked to the related motion.
The proposed order should be submitted in word processing format after the response time for the motion has passed. The document number assigned to the exhibit by ECF should be included within the body of the proposed order. The proposed order may also expressly provide for the adoption of the exhibit.
Click Bankruptcy
Click Miscellaneous
Enter Case Number
Select Proposed exhibit to order
Click Next
Select or Add/Create Party
Click Next
Attach PDF
Link the proposed exhibit to the appropriate event by checking the box next to the related motion or application
Click Next
Modify docket text as appropriate
Click Next
Select the category to which the event relates
Click Next
Review final docket text before submitting
Click Next
Save/Print the Notice of Electronic Filing
When uploading the proposed order in word-processing format, include the document number of the exhibit within the body of the order. The proposed order should also provide for the adoption of the exhibit.
Review the documents to ensure they meet the filing requirements
Upload the proposed order [Bankruptcy/Adversary>Proposed Orders] as follows:
Click Bankruptcy
Click Proposed Orders
Click Next
Enter the Case Number
Click Next
Select Upload Proposed Order
Click Next
Enter a description for the order you are uploading
NOTE: Always describe the motion the order is referencing (i.e., Relief from Stay)
Click Next
Select the type of document associated with the Proposed Order
Click Next
Select the appropriate docket entry to which your order relates
NOTE: Correct linkage is necessary for the judge to see what the order is referencing.
Click Next
Attach the order
NOTE: Proposed orders should not be submitted until the response deadline has passed. All orders must be submitted in Word (.doc) or WordPerfect (.wpd) format.
Click Next
Click Next again
Modify docket text as appropriate
Click Next
Review final docket text before submitting
Click Next
Save/Print Notice of Electronic Filing
Email is sent to all case participants who have an email address in ECF. The subject line of the email reads “Proposed Order (No Document Attached to Email).
Proposed order docket entries display on the docket report for the public. However, these are not signed orders and there is no document attached with the entry. Only orders signed by the judge are entered by court staff. These orders will contain a link to the document for public viewing.
Each order uploaded receives a Reference ID number (i.e., Ref-ID: 1141914389937_3). This number confirms for the user that the court has received the proposed order.
For additional information, see Practice Pointers for Orders Processing Program available on the court's web site.
[Last Revision 1/28/08]