Motion to Appoint Trustee (Chapter 11)

Last Updated:  December 1, 2009

Filing Requirements:

• Motion to Appoint Trustee

• Notice of Motion with 14 day objection period.  Notice is sent to all creditors.

• Proof of Service

• Proposed order  Instructions.

1. Log into CM/ECF.

2. Select [Bankruptcy >  Motions/Applications].

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

4. Select [Appoint Trustee] 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, 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. Browse to select the Motion (PDF file).

8. Modify docket text if appropriate.

9. 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.

10. Submit proposed order. Instructions