Motion to Appoint Examiner
(Chapter 11)

Last Updated:  April 2, 2013

Filing Requirements:

• Motion to Appoint Examiner

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

• Proof of Service

• Proposed Order  Instructions.

To File Electronically:

1. Log into CM/ECF.

2. Select [Bankruptcy >  Motions/Applications].

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

4. Select [Appoint Examiner] from the event list.

5. Skip the Joint Filing screen if you are the only party filing this motion. If this is a joint filing, check the box.

6. 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.

7. Enter name of person to be appointed.

8. Enter a "y or n" if the notice and proof of service are included with the motion.
   
   Note:  The Motion, Notice of Motion, 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.

9. Enter date served.

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

11. Modify the text as appropriate.

12. 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 e-mailed to all participants who receive electronic notification in the case.

13. Submit proposed order. Instructions.