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Appeal Bond

Updated 11/17/2020

In General

The district court, BAP, or court of appeals may condition relief on filing a bond or other security with the bankruptcy court.  Attach a cover sheet to the bond when filing electronically.

Step-by-Step Instructions

  • Select Bankruptcy or Adversary > Appeals.
  • Enter Case Number.
  • Select Appeal Bond.
  • Skip the Joint Filing screen.
  • Click Browse/Choose File and upload PDF.
  • Select Party filer.  If the party is not listed, view instructions on adding a new party to the case.
  • The Attorney/Party Association screen displays if the association does not already exist. Carefully read the message in red.
  • Carefully read the instructional message that displays:

  • At the prompt, Enter amount of appeal bond (for example, 125,000).
  • Relate to the appropriate appeal to which this bond applies.
  • Modify docket text to describe attachments, if appropriate.
  • Verify final docket text. Click Next to complete the filing.
  • The Notice of Electronic Filing displays. This is the verification that the document has been electronically filed.

Next Step

Bring the original bond to the court for deposit.