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Local Rules
 Effective December 1, 2004
 

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General Orders
General Order 05-3 This order adopts in their entirety the Interim Bankruptcy Rules implementing the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 (effective October 17, 2005).
 
General Order 05-4 Filing of Payment Advices Pursuant to 11 U.S.C. §521 (a)(1)(B)(iv)
 
General Order 05-5 Chapter 13 Confirmation Hearings and Pre-Confirmation Escrow Payments
 
General Order 06-1 Orders that the following forms are made a part of the Local Forms for WDKY
Motion and Order to Extend Time for Credit Counseling
Motion and Order for Exemption from Credit Counseling
Motion and Order for Exemption from Financial Management Instructional Course
 
General Order 06-2 This Orders amends Local Rule 6.1 to add 6.1(c) Creditor Filing.
 
General Order 06-4 Disposition of Exhibits including exhibits to Depositions.
 
General Order 07-01 This Order amends Local Rule 13 to add 13.8 Requirements for Discharge in Chapter 13 Cases,  Local Rule Form Q and Local Rule R.
General Order 08-01 This Order amends Local Rule 11.2 to add 11.2 (g) Business Attire
 

 

Local Rule Number

Uniform Local Rule Number
Rule 1. GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT LOCAL RULES
1.1 Scope of Local Rules 9029-1
1.2    Effective Date 5001-1
1.3 Meaning of references to "Court" and "Clerk" 9001-1
1.4    Citation of Local Rules 5001-1
Rule 2. JURISDICTION - GEOGRAPHICAL DIVISIONS AND VENUE
2.1  Geographic Divisions of the Court 1071-1; 1073-1
2.2 Division 1 - Bowling Green ---------
2.3 Division 3 - Louisville ---------
2.4 Division 4 - Owensboro ---------
2.5 Division 5 - Paducah ---------
2.6    Motions for Change of Venue 1014-2
Rule 3. ATTORNEY PRACTICE BEFORE USBC FOR WDKY
3.1  Eligibility of Attorney 2090-1
3.2  Conflicting Engagements 5070-1
3.3 Practice of Law, Defined ---------
3.4 
 Representation of Corporations, Partnerships and Other Business Entities 1074-1
3.5  Pro Hac Vice Admission  2090-1
3.6  Exceptions to Representation by an Attorney 9010-1
3.7 Designation of Local Counsel ---------
3.8  Attorney of Record 9010-1
3.9   Extent of an Attorney's Duty to Represent 9011-1
Rule 4.  DISCIPLINE OF ATTORNEYS
4.1 Discipline Generally 2090-2
4.2  Discipline in Another Court; Procedure 2090-2
Rule 5.
 OPERATION OF U.S. BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF KENTUCKY
5.1  Business Hours 5001-2
5.2 
 Official Address of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court - Western District of KY 5001-2
5.3  Emergency Filings, Late or After-hours Filings, Filings by FAX 5005-1
5.4   Emergency Requests for Bankruptcy Copies by Facsimile 5005-4
5.5 Telephone Numbers for the Clerk's Office and Chambers ---------
Rule 6. PROCEDURE FOR FILING DOCUMENTS 
6.1 Scope of Electronic Filing - Amended January 24, 2006 5005-4
6.2 Eligibility, Registration and Passwords for Electronic Filing 5005-4; 3001-1; 9076-1;
9022-1; 9011-3; 9010-1
6.3 Consequences of Electronic Filing 5005-4, 9006-1
6.4 Entry of Court Orders 5091-1; 5003-1; 9021-1;
9021-2
6.5 Attachments  5005-1, 9004-1
6.6 Retention Requirements for Documents that Require an Original Signature 9011-1
6.7 Electronic Signatures 5005-4; 9011-3 
6.8 Service of Documents by Electronic Means 9036-1
6.9 Notice of Court Orders and Judgments  9022-1
6.10 Technical Failures ---------
6.11 Public Access ---------
6.12 Matters That May Automatically Be Dismissed or Overruled 9011-4; 1007-2; 5080-1
6.13 Timely Filing from Date of Execution of Petition 1002-1; 1007-1
6.14 Electronic Availability of Case File Information / Protecting Personal or Sensitive Information
Rule 7. NOTICE
7.1 Chapter 11 Special Noticing Procedures 2002-1
7.2 Facsimile Notice by Attorneys 9036-1
7.3 Notice to the United States 2002-1
7.4 For Federal Agencies Not Listed Above 2002-2
Rule 8. MOTIONS, PLEADINGS AND OTHER RELATED MATTERS
8.1 Form  9013-1
8.2 Motion Requirements 9013-1
Rule 9. SPECIFIC MOTIONS, PLEADINGS AND OTHER RELATED MATTERS
9.1 Motion for Relief from Automatic Stay  4001-1
9.2 Motion for Abandonment and Abandonment by Trustee 6007-1
9.3 Motions to Continue  5071-1
9.4  Motion for Expedited Relief or for an Emergency Hearing ---------
Rule 10. PROOF OF CLAIMS
10.1  Required Disclosure 3001-1
Rule 11. EVIDENTIARY HEARING AND TRIAL PRACTICE
11.1 Exhibits -  Amended October 3, 2006 9070-1
11.2 Courtroom Decorum Amended March 18, 2008 5072-1
Rule 12. ADVERSARY PROCEEDINGS
12.1 Bankruptcy Cover Sheet 7003-1
12.2 Service of Complaint, Scheduling Order and Summons 7004-1
12.3 Caption of the Complaint 9004-2
Rule 13. CHAPTER 13 PRACTICE - Amended April 3, 2007
13.1 Secured and Priority Claims 3001-1
13.2 Dissemination of the Plan 3015-1
13.3 Debtor's Motion to Strip Off a Junior Lien 3012-1
13.4 Debtor's Obligation to Make Escrow Payments and Payments to Standing Trustee 3070-1
13.5 Less than 100% Plans ---------
13.6 Debtor's Income Tax Return and Income and Expense Statement ---------
13.7 Sanctions ---------
13.8 Requirements for Discharge in Chapter 13 Cases - Added by General Order dated April 3, 2007  
Rule 14. INCOME TAX REFUNDS
14.1 Offset of Income Tax Refund 6070-1
14.2  IRS Duty to Notify Court and Trustee ---------
14.3  IRS Assessment of Tax Liabilities 6070-1
14.4 Modification of Stay ---------
Rule 15. INSURANCE ON MOTOR VEHICLES SUBJECT TO A LIEN
15.1 Definitions 4070-1
15.2  Required Proof of Insurance 4070-1
15.3 Insurance Lapse 4070-1
15.4 Waiver of Required Insurance by Creditor 4070-1
Rule 16. UNCLAIMED FUNDS
16.1 Release of Unclaimed Funds ---------
Rule 17. REGISTRY FUND ---------
LOCAL FORMS INDEX
(In Compliance with Bankruptcy Rule 9009-1)
Forms

Titles

 Local Rule Reference
A Appendix to Motion for Relief From Stay - Chapter 13 Real Property 9.1
  B Certificate of Service and Notice of Amendment to Schedules
C ECF-Limited Use/Claim Password Registration Form 6.2
D ECF-Attorney Registration Form 6.2
E Motion and Order by Secured Creditor for Abandonment of Property 9.2
F Motion and Order to Suspend Payments
G Motion and Order to Incur Credit Post-Confirmation
H Motion and Order to Redeem Property
I Motion and Order to Avoid Lien
J Motion and Order to Limit Noticing Requirements
K Motion and Order to Disburse Unclaimed Monies 16.1
L Schedule of Allowed Claims
M Motion and Order to Strip Off a Junior Lien 13.3
N Motion and Order to Extend Time for Credit Counseling  
O Motion and Order for Exemption from Credit Counseling  
P Motion and Order for Exemption from Financial Management Instructional Course  
Q Certification of Plan Completion and Request for Discharge 13.8
R Certification of Debtor Information Regarding Request for Hardship Discharge 13.8

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