Updated 11/29/2021
In General
Unless the court directs otherwise, notice of a hearing on a motion or other matter must be filed separately on the docket, using a notice substantially conforming to the local form Notice of Hearing.
Hearing Information
Most matters can be self-calendared with the use of preapproved “preset” hearing dates and times. Typically, these are matters that require 28-day notice and generally will be available until 30 days before the hearing date. Click here for an overview and more detailed instructions.
Form
References
LBR 9013, 9073
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Select Bankruptcy or Adversary > Notices.
- Enter Case Number.
- Select 1 Notice of Hearing.
- Skip the Joint Filing screen if you are the only attorney filing this notice.
- Select Party filer. If the party you represent is not listed, follow 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.
- Click Browse/Choose File and upload PDF.
- Carefully read the message that displays:
Relate this notice to the motion, application, or objection being heard.
- At the hearing information screen, select the appropriate preset or reservation, then to relate to the matter being heard. See example below. Make sure it is the same hearing date and time on your notice.
- Carefully read the message that displays:
Modify final docket text to note if this is an AMENDED hearing notice.
- 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.