However, in order for the U.S. Bankruptcy Court to properly consider the matters brought before the court in a trial or hearing, the following policy has been developed to ensure that late-filed documents reach chambers staff in an expedited manner.

General Rule: Parties filing documents that must be reviewed by the court prior to a pending hearing or trial, which is scheduled within 5 days of the date of filing, must (1) provide an additional paper copy of the document for chambers with "Chamber's Copy" noted in the upper right hand corner and (2) must notify chambers of the filing of such document by calling 522-8111 or by sending an email message to chambers@hib.uscourts.gov.

CM/ECF: For late-filed documents that are filed electronically through CM/ECF, parties must provide notification of the late filed document to the court by calling chambers staff at 522-8111 or by sending an email message to chambers@hib.uscourts.gov. However, NO paper copies of documents need to be submitted.

Emergency and Expedited Matters: Motions and other matters that a party wishes to be heard on an emergency or expedited basis must be filed using the above rules, except that notification of the emergency or expedited matter shall be provided to the Courtroom Deputy at 522-8100 ext. 111 or by sending an e-mail message to calendar@hib.uscourts.gov.

Nothing in this policy memo is intended to excuse or permit the late filing of documents.