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Motion to Expedite Hearing

  1. Select Bankruptcy > Motions/Applications.
  2. Enter Case Number (e.g. xx-xxxxx).  Click Next.
  3. Select Expedite Hearing from the event list. Click Next.
  4. Click Next to skip the Joint Filing Screen.
  5. Select the Party filer. Click Next.
    • If the party is not listed, click on Add/Create New Party.
    • The Attorney/Party Association screen may appear. If your party selection was correct, check the box to create an association.
  6. Select Choose File to browse and select the pdf file. Click Next.
  7. Click in the box next to "Refer to existing event(s)?" Click Next.
  8. Select the category to which your event relates. Click Next.
    • If you are unsure of which category to choose, highlight all categories by clicking and dragging the mouse over all categories.
  9. Check the box next to the correct docket text(s) that the motion to expedite hearing relates to. Click Next.
  10. If needed, modify the text according to the court's procedures. Click Next.
    • When filing an Amended Motion, click the down arrow and select Amended.
  11. Verify the final docket text before submitting.  If correct, click Next.
    CAUTION!!  This is the last screen.  Clicking Next will submit your document to CM/ECF.  If the final docket text is incorrect, click the Back button to find the screen to modify or abort the transaction by clicking on Bankruptcy on the CM/ECF Menu bar.
  12. Notice of Electronic Filing/Receipt screen displays
    The Notice of Electronic Filing certifies that this pleading is now an official court document.