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Notice and Service Requirements List

North Dakota Local Rules

North Dakota Local Forms

 

Release from Active Duty

Updated: December 2025

Filing Requirements:

  • Release from Active Duty. This is a virtual docket entry. No PDF attachment is required.

See also Statement of Exemption from Presumption of Abuse Under § 707(b)(2).

Step-by-Step Procedures:

  1. Log in to CM/ECF.

  2. Select [Bankruptcy > Misc/Other].

  3. Enter the case number (e.g., xx-xxxxx).

  4. Select [Release From Active Duty] from the event list.

  5. Select the party filer.

  6. Mark appropriate selection (debtor/joint debtor/both debtors) to question: Which debtor served in the reserves or in homeland defense activities?

  7. Enter the date(s) released from active duty.  If both debtors are selected, you will be prompted for individual (debtor and joint debtor) release dates.

  8. Accept the ECF calculated 540-day temporary exclusion deadline(s).

  9. Verify the final docket text; if correct, click [Next] to submit your document(s).

    The Notice of Electronic Filing displays, giving you the document number. Copies of this notice are immediately emailed to all participants who receive electronic notification in the case.