Withdrawal of Reference

 

WITHDRAWAL OF REFERENCE

 Overview:

 A withdrawal of reference is when a case or proceeding shall be heard by a district judge.  The district court may withdraw, in whole or in part, any case or proceeding referred to the bankruptcy court under 28 U.S.C. Section 157, on its own motion or on timely motion of any party, for cause shown.  The entire bankruptcy case, or any part thereof, or any proceeding in the bankruptcy case or part thereof, may be withdrawn to the district court.  

 Codes, Rules and Forms:

 

Bankruptcy Code: 

28 USC 157

Bankruptcy Rule:

None

Local Rule:

None

Local Form:

None

 CM/ECF Event(s):

Motions/Applications/Contested Matters, Withdrawal of the Reference