How To ProcessOverviewUpdated: Wednesday, January 31, 2024Overview: A Motion to Reopen Case is filed to request the court reopen a closed case. If the case is not closed and the motion is filed more than 14 days after the dismissal of the case, use Motion to Vacate Dismissal Order (FEE). If the motion is filed within 14 days of the dismissal, use Motion to Reconsider Order of Dismissal. Forms/RulesRules/Code Sections: 11 U.S.C. § 350(b)FRBP 5010Third Amended and Restated General Order 24-2018 Filing RequirementsFiling Requirements: Document in basic captioned format Filing Fee (see Fee Table) Unless the motion is filed To amend a previously filed Motion to Reopen To permit a party to file a complaint to obtain a determination under Rule 4007(b) By a debtor to reopen a case based upon an alleged violation of the terms of the discharge under 11 U.S.C. § 524 To correct an administrative error Certificate of Service Notice of Hearing DocketDocket: Ensure Filing Requirements are met Select Bankruptcy Select Motions/Applications Enter case number (xx-xxxxx) Click Next Select the party filer Click Next If the party is not listed Use Add/Create New Party Click Next If you see the message: IMPORTANT: The following attorney/party association(s) will be created in this case. De-selecting a party association will result in the filing attorney NOT receiving Notices of Electronic Filing for that party. If this is a joint filing, review the list carefully to ensure that only parties represented by the filing attorney are selected. Remove the check mark from any party not represented by the filing attorney Click Next Select Reopen Case (FEE), Motion to Click Next Answer the question: Does this motion include a completed notice of hearing? Browse to select the document to be filed (PDF) Click Next Answer the question: Is this an amended motion to reopen? Click Next If no, filing fee will appear If yes, select motion being amended Insert hearing information, if applicable (if hearing not included, click Next) Click the clock icon to select Hearing Time Click the calendar icon to select Hearing Date Click the drop-down menu to select Location Click Next Modify the docket text by using the drop-down and free text boxes to enter additional information, if necessary Click Next Verify docket text Click Next A Summary of current charges box will appear (unless filing an amended motion) If paying now Click Pay Now Select the applicable fee Click Next Click Pay Now Submit payment using the Online Payment screen If not paying now, click Continue Filing ‹ Motion to Redeem with Notice to Respond up Motion to Retain Funds ›
