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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

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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 January 1, 2024 |

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 |