How To ProcessOverviewUpdated: Wednesday, January 31, 2024Overview: A Motion for Joint Administration is filed to request that two or more related cases be jointly administered under one lead case. Upon entry of an order authorizing joint administration, future documents are filed in the lead case and the lead case should be consulted for all matters affecting the related cases. Separate claims registers are maintained for each case, unless the Court orders otherwise. Forms/RulesRules/Code Sections: FRBP 1015 Filing RequirementsFiling Requirements: Document in basic captioned format The motion must be filed in each case to be jointly administered 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 Joint Administration, Motion for 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 Refer to existing event(s), if applicable 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 If referring to an existing event Select the category to which your event relates Click Next Select the appropriate event(s) to which your event relates 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 ‹ Motion for Intra-District Transfer up Motion for Loan Modification ›
