Motion for Sanctions

Last Updated: December 21, 2021

Filing Requirements:

• Motion for Sanctions.

• Notice of Motion with 14 day objection period. Notice is sent to interested parties.

• Affidavit and/or supporting documentation.

• Proof of Service.

• Proposed order Instructions. No proposed order necessary in adversary cases.

1. Log into CM/ECF.

2. Select [Bankruptcy > Motions/Applications].

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

4. Select [Sanctions Under 28 USC Section 1927; or Sanctions for Debtor' Attorney; or Sanctions for Violation of the Automatic Stay; or Sanctions for Violation of the Discharge Injunction] from the event list.

5. Select the party filer. If the party is not listed, click on Add/Create New Party.
   
   Note: The Attorney/Party Association screen may appear. If your party selection was correct, check the box to create an association.

6. Enter a "y or n" if the notice and proof of service are included with the motion.
   
   Note: The Motion, Notice of Motion, supporting documents, and Proof of Service may be a single PDF; or the Notice, supporting documents, and Proof of Service may be added as attachments to this document. The Motion must be the first document in your PDF.

7. Enter date served.

8. Accept objection date.

9. Browse to select the Motion (PDF file).

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

11. Submit proposed order. Instructions. No proposed order necessary in adversary case.