Motion to Reopen a Case

Last Updated:  April 8, 2008

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

• Reopen Chapter 11 Case

• Reopen Chapter 12 Case

• Reopen Chapter 13 Case

• Reopen Chapter 15 Case

• Reopen Chapter 7 Case

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

Deferral of Filing fee

If you are seeking to have the filing fee deferred, there is a Motion to Defer Fee event available for use.

Step-by-Step Procedures:

1. Select [Bankruptcy>Motions/Applications Tr/UST]

2. Enter case number and click Next

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

4. Select Party from party pick list

5. Click Next

6. Click Next

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

8. Highlight filename
   Right click on filename
   Select Open
   Review document
   Close windowView file to verify the correct file is being selected

9. 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.

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

11. Attach Proposed Order

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

The following question will display

Is filer Case Trustee and Deferring Fee?

13. 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.  However you take the appropriate actions to have the fee deferred.

14. Click Next

15. Insert hearing date, time and select hearing location and click Next

The Modify Text screen will display.  Click down arrow to select a prefix if applicable.  The entry will reflect (Fee Deferred) or the Reopen fee amount.

16. Click Next

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

17. Verify the accuracy of the docket text

18. 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.