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Revised Local Rules
     2026 Nebraska Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure
     2026 Nebraska Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure (REDLINE vs 2024)
     Memorandum re Revisions to 2026 Nebraska Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure

Local Rules The updated Local Rules have been finalized and are effective January 1, 2024.
     Final Version with Appendix A-Q
     Memorandum re Log of Local Rule Changes
     Eighth Circuit Judicial Council Order
     Email all suggestions and/or comments regarding the Local Rules to NEBml_LocalRulesComments@neb.uscourts.gov

Chapter 13 Plan - Word Version
Chapter 13 Plan - PDF Version

Part I. Commencement of Case; Proceedings Relating to Petition and Order for Relief

Rule 1001-1. Scope |

Rule 1002-1. Petition - Requirements |

Rule 1007-1. Lists, Schedules, and Statements |

Rule 1007-2. Mailing List or Filing Matrix |

Part II. Officers and Administration; Notices; Meetings; Examinations; Elections; Attorneys and Accountants

Rule 2002-1. Notice to Creditors and Other Parties in Interest |

Rule 2004-1. Examination |

Rule 2015-1. Subchapter V Status Report |

Rule 2016-1. Compensation of Professionals |

Rule 2080-1. Chapter 9 |

Part III. Claims and Distribution to Creditors and Equity Interest Holders; Plans

Rule 3002-1. Claim Amendment |

Rule 3007-1. Objections to Claims |

Rule 3011-1. Requests for Payment of Unclaimed Funds |

Rule 3015-1. Chapter 12 - General |

Rule 3015-2. Chapter 13 - General |

Rule 3015-3. Plans, Objection to Confirmation, and Amendments |

Rule 3015-4. Dismissal on Payment Default |

Rule 3017-1. Chapter 11 - Small Business Cases |

Rule 3020-1. Deposit; Confirmation of Plan – Chapters 9, 11, and 12 |

Rule 3023-1. Formula for Determining Value, as of the Effective Date of the Plan, for use in Chapters 9, 11, 12, and 13 |

Rule 3057-1. Criminal Referrals Under 11 U.S.C. § 158(d) |

Part IV. The Debtor: Duties and Benefits

Rule 4001-1. Automatic Stay – Relief, Extension, and Termination |

Rule 4002-1. Debtor - Duties |

Rule 4003-1. Lien Avoidance Under 11 U.S.C. § 522 |

Rule 4008-1. Reaffirmation Agreements |

Part V. Courts and Clerks

Rule 5003-1. Register of Mailing Addresses of Governmental Units |

Rule 5005-1. Filings |

Rule 5005-2. Documents Filed Under Seal |

Rule 5011-1. Withdrawal of Reference |

Part VI. Collection and Liquidation of the Estate

Rule 6004-1. Sales of Estate Property |

Part VII. Adversary Proceedings

Rule 7001-1. Adversary Proceedings - General |

Rule 7016-1. Mediation |

Rule 7033-1. Interrogatories to Parties |

Rule 7037-1. Failure to Cooperate in Discovery |

Rule 7041-1. Dismissal of Adversary Proceedings |

Rule 7055-1. Default Judgment |

Rule 7056-1. Summary Judgment |

Rule 7067-1. Registry Funds; Deposit in the Court |

Part IX. General Provisions

Rule 9006-1. Shortened Notice |

Rule 9006-2. Continuances of Hearings |

Rule 9011-1. Signatures and Document Retention |

Rule 9013-1. Motion Practice |

Rule 9014-1. Applicability of Rules to Contested Matters |

Rule 9017-1. Hearings on Declarations and Documentary Evidence; Destruction of Exhibits |

Rule 9019-1. Settlements and Stipulations |

Rule 9037-1. Redaction |

Rule 9072-1. Orders |

Appendices

Appendix A - Government Agencies Mailing Registry - Revised March 13, 2025 |

Appendix B - Certificate of Service |

Appendix C - Notice of 2004 Examination |

Appendix D - Subchapter V Status Report |

Appendix E-1 - Chapter 13 Fee Requests - Revised January 1, 2023 |

Appendix E-2 - Certification of A La Carte ("ALC") Fees and Expenses |

Appendix E-3 - Chapter 13 Fee Application |

Appendix F - Notice of Commencement of Case under Chapter 9 |

Appendix G - Chapter 12 Plan Confirmation Requirements |

Appendix H - Trustee Fees in Subchapter V of Chapter 11 and in Chapter 12 Cases - Revised September 11, 2025 |

Appendix I - Certification by Debtor in Support of Discharge |

Appendix J - Chapter 13 Plan |

Appendix K - Limited Motion to Modify Chapter 13 Plan after Confirmation |

Appendix L - Reserved |

Appendix M - Certification by Debtor in Support of Confirmation |

Appendix N - Certification and Request for Confirmation Trial |

Appendix O - Matters Not Governed by Neb. R. Bankr. P. 9013-1 Revised January 1, 2024 |

Appendix P - Docketing Standards for Evidence |

Appendix Q - Notices and Orders the Clerk Will Serve |