Election for Appeal

(Appeal automatically filed with Bankruptcy Appellate Panel unless elected otherwise)

Last Updated: February 2023

Filing Requirements:

  • Election for Appeal to District Court/Court of Appeals

Step-by-Step Procedures:

  1. Log into CM/ECF.

  2. Select [Bankruptcy > Appeal] or [Adversary >  Appeal].

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

  4. Select [Election to Appeal] from the event list.

  5. Select the party filer.

  6. Browse to select the document (PDF file).

  7. Select from drop-down box the electing party and click [Next].

  8. Select from drop-down box "District" or " Court of Appeals and click [Next].

  9. Refer to the Notice of Appeal.

  10. Modify docket text if appropriate.

  11. 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.