Motion to Reinstate Case     Modified 03/17/2004

 

OVERVIEW

 

A motion to reinstate case is filed after a case has been dismissed (often for failure to file schedules or make payments) but not yet closed, and the debtor wishes to proceed in the bankruptcy.

 

WARNING: If a case has already been closed a Motion to Reopen Case should be filed.

 

 

PROCEDURE

 

        1. Select Bankruptcy

        2. Select Motions/Applications

        3. Enter case number and click Next

        4. Verify correct case number and caption

        5. Select Reinstate Case

        1. Indicate if this is a joint filing with another attorney(s)

        2. Select Additional attorneys if appropriate

        1. Select Party or Add/Create Party

          • The Party Attorney Association screen may display.  Indicate the party you represent.

        1. Browse, verify and attach the Motion/Application (pdf file)  

          • Attach supporting documents, if applicable.

        1. Certificate of Service Included?

        2. Specify and click Next

        1. Modify docket text as appropriate

 

WARNING: Verify filing entry information is correct before submitting the Final Docket Text.

 

        1. Save the Notice of Electronic Filing.