Reopen a Case

Last Updated:  April 6, 2009

 

There is are five (5) events available for use to file a Motion to Reopen a Case;

Select the event according to the chapter of the case you are filing the motion on.

 

 

Reopen Case Filing Fee

You will be prompted to pay the reopen filing fee unless the motion is filed by an attorney for the US Trustee.

Reinstate Case

If you are seeking to reinstate a case that was dismissed that is still open, refer Motion to Reinstate Case.  Do not select the Motion to Reopen case event.

 

Step-by-Step Procedures:

  1. Select [Bankruptcy>Motions/Applications]

  2. Enter case number and click Next

  3. Select Appropriate Reopen event from pick list and click Next

  1. Select Party from party pick list

  2. Click Next

The PDF Document selection screen will display.

  1. Click Browse button and navigate to locate the appropriate document/file

  2. View file to verify the correct file is being selected

  3. Click Open button and filename will appear in the browse window

Next, the Proposed Order must be added as an attachment to the notice of motion and motion.

  1. Click Yes radio button for Attachment to Document and click Next

  2. Attach Proposed Order

  3. Insert explanation why you are seeking to reopen case and click Next

 

Chapter 7

Chapter 11

Chapter 13
 

The following question will display

Is the filer an Attorney for the US Trustee?

  • Select No or Yes from the pick list

  • If No is selected, you will be prompted to pay the reopening fee after the Motion to Reopen is filed

  • If Yes is selected, you will not be prompted to pay the filing fee.

 Note:  You take the appropriate actions to have the fee deferred.

  • Click Next

  • Insert hearing date, time and select hearing location

  • Click Next

 

  • Insert hearing date, time and select hearing location

  • Click Next

 

  • Insert hearing date, time and select hearing location

  • Click Next

 

 

The Modify Text screen will display.  

  1. Click Next

The Final Text screen will display.  This is your final opportunity to modify the entry before submitting the filing.

  1. Verify the accuracy of the docket text

  2. Click Next to complete filing process

The Notice of Electronic Filing will display.  It is the verification that the filing has been sent electronically to the court.

Copies of this notice and the document filed are emailed to all participants who receive electronic notification in the case.  You have a period of 15 days for a one time free look at the document filed.