Procedure and Website Changes (10/01/2014)

Wednesday, October 1, 2014

On Wednesday, 10/01/14, the Court posted sixteen (16) new and/or revised filing instructions.  See full announcement for details.

New and/or revised procedures posted Wednesday, October 1, 2014:

  • Filing Instructions:  The Court has posted the following new and/or revised filing instructions.  Filing instructions can be found on our website by clicking the "Filing Instructions" button in the center of the Home page.  They are also available here.  Filing instructions pertaining to motions, applications or contested matters are located on the "Motions and Applications" link on the "Filing Instructions" page.  They are also available here.

1.     Application for Compensation & Expenses or Payment of Administrative Expenses/Claims (Ch. 13 ATTORNEY FOR DEBTOR)
2.     Application for Payment of Fees in Dismissed or Converted Ch. 13 Case
3.     Certificate of Financial Management
4.     Certificate of Service
5.     Certification in Support of Discharge LBF 3015-5 (Ch.13)
6.     Certification in Support of Discharge LBF 3015-6 (Ch.12)
7.     Certification of Execution of Rights and Responsibilities LBF 2016-2(a) (Ch. 13)
8.     Motion for Early Discharge
9.     Motion for Hardship Discharge
10.   Notification of Deceased or Incompetent Debtor
11.   Plan -- Ch. 13 Plan Payments Completed
12.   Payment of Fees
13.   Request for Payment of Ch. 13 Compensation and Expenses Through a Proposed Plan (LBF 2016-2(c))
14.   Statement Regarding Exemption per Rule 1007(b)(8)
15.   Trustee -- Final Report (Ch. 13)
16.   Trustee -- Final Report and Discharge (Ch. 12)

  • Guide to Docket Events and Noticing Procedures:  The Court has also posted a revised guide that can be used as a quick desk reference for filing pleadings.  This can be found on our website by clicking the "Guide to Docketing & Noticing" button in the center of our Home page.  It is also available here.

As the court continues to review its current procedures and ECF events, e-filers are encouraged to visit the court’s website (www.pamb.uscourts.gov) to stay informed of the changes. Should you have any questions regarding any of the new procedures or new functionality in CM/ECF you can contact us by e-mail at pambecf_helpdesk [at] pamb.uscourts.gov (subject: New%20Procedures%20or%20New%20Functionality%20in%20CM%2FECF) or by telephone at 717-901-2812 (Harrisburg) or 570-831-2530 (Wilkes-Barre).