# Northern District of New York — Local Bankruptcy Rules Updated October 27, 2026 NDNY Bankruptcy Court proceedings only; chapter-specific limits remain applicable. Collected from an official published rule text/index; no assertion that every provision is currently operative in every case. Preserve source version, amendments, waivers, specialized-section limits and applicable later orders. [Official source](https://www.nynb.uscourts.gov/sites/nynb/files/LBR_GenOrders/Local%20Bankruptcy%20Rules_Effective%2012-01-2024%20Final.pdf) · Collected 2026-10-27 ## Filing and working copies (a) Electronic Filing. An involuntary petition (Official Form 105 or 205) shall be filed using the CM/ECF system. (b) Matrix. An involuntary petition shall be accompanied by a matrix, in proper form as set forth in LBR 1007-2(c), containing the name and address, including zip code and any post office address of all petitioning creditors, any attorneys for petitioning creditors, and any other parties in interest known to the petitioning creditors or their attorney. NDNY Bankruptcy Court proceedings only; chapter-specific limits remain applicable. ## Communications with chambers (2) Deceased Debtor Excused from Compliance. If a debtor dies after the filing of the petition and prior to completing the course in financial management, the debtor’s attorney may file an ex parte application requesting a waiver of the completion of the course. A redacted version of the death certificate shall be attached as an exhibit to the application with service on the United States trustee and the case trustee. NDNY Bankruptcy Court proceedings only; chapter-specific limits remain applicable. ## Communications with chambers (a) Filing in a Dismissed Case. The only permissible filings in a dismissed case are (i) a required filing by a trustee, (ii) an administrative filing by the Clerk and the Bankruptcy Noticing Center, (iii) an ex parte motion to redact, and (iv) a motion to vacate or reconsider a dismissal order. Any filing made in contravention of this paragraph may be stricken sua sponte by the Court. NDNY Bankruptcy Court proceedings only; chapter-specific limits remain applicable. ## Motion practice (b) Time to File a Motion. A motion to vacate or reconsider an order of dismissal shall be filed in accordance with the requirements of Fed. R. Bankr. P. 9023 and/or 9024, as applicable. The motion shall be served upon all creditors and parties in interest, at the address listed on the certificate of service of the notice of dismissal. NDNY Bankruptcy Court proceedings only; chapter-specific limits remain applicable. ## Filing and working copies (3) Order. A proposed order approving the employment shall be submitted with and appended to the application required by paragraph (a) as an exhibit. (b) Notice to the United States Trustee. The application for employment shall be electronically filed with the Court. The United States trustee shall file a response, if any, within twenty-one days from the date application is filed. The application will be deemed ripe for the Court’s consideration upon the earlier of (1) the filing of a response by the United States trustee, or (2) the expiration of the twenty-one day period. If an objection to the application or the proposed order approving the employment is filed, a hearing on the application will be set by the Clerk. NDNY Bankruptcy Court proceedings only; chapter-specific limits remain applicable. ## Motion practice (2) Electronic Filing Privileges. Upon entry of an order granting the Motion for Limited Admission – Pro Hac Vice, the attorney admitted pro hac vice must immediately submit a request to PACER for filing access to the NYNB at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ . NDNY Bankruptcy Court proceedings only; chapter-specific limits remain applicable. ## Motion practice (3) Notice of Appearance. Upon entry of an order granting the Motion for Limited Admission – Pro Hac Vice, the attorney admitted pro hac vice must immediately file a notice of appearance in the matter for which the attorney was admitted. NDNY Bankruptcy Court proceedings only; chapter-specific limits remain applicable. ## Conferences and appearances (2) With Consent. (A) Debtor’s Attorney. The withdrawing attorney must file a consent to change attorney signed by the withdrawing attorney, the client, and the attorney who is to be substituted as counsel. (B) Other Attorney of Record. The attorney who is to be substituted as counsel must file a notice of appearance. NDNY Bankruptcy Court proceedings only; chapter-specific limits remain applicable. ## Conferences and appearances (a) Withdrawal of Attorney of Record. Withdrawal of an attorney of record must comply with applicable rules of professional conduct. (1) Same Firm, Different Attorney. Where the firm representing a client remains the same, but the attorney appearing of record changes, withdrawal may be accomplished by the filing of a notice of appearance by new counsel and the filing of a letter withdrawing the notice of appearance by the withdrawing attorney. NDNY Bankruptcy Court proceedings only; chapter-specific limits remain applicable. ## Motion practice (3) Without Consent. An attorney who has appeared in a case or adversary proceeding may withdraw only upon notice and motion and an order of the Court granting leave to withdraw. Notice shall be given to the client, the United States trustee, the trustee, any § 1104 trustee, any appointed committee, and any party having filed a notice of appearance. If the Court grants leave to withdraw, withdrawing counsel shall serve a copy of the order upon the affected party and file a certificate of service. NDNY Bankruptcy Court proceedings only; chapter-specific limits remain applicable. ## Conferences and appearances (b) Withdrawal of Limited Notice of Appearance. An attorney who has appeared for the limited purpose of receiving notices, may be relieved of representation upon the filing of a written notice of withdrawal. Comment Attorneys shall be governed by applicable rules governing their practice, which for New York counsel are the New York Rules of Professional Conduct (22 NYCRR Part 1200). NDNY Bankruptcy Court proceedings only; chapter-specific limits remain applicable. ## Adjournments (2) Plan Filed after Petition. If the plan is filed after the petition, the debtor shall serve a copy of the plan and Notice of Time Fixed for Filing Objections to and the Hearing to Consider Confirmation of Chapter 13 Plan upon all parties in interest not later than twenty-eight (28) days prior to the confirmation hearing and, if necessary, adjourn the hearing date to provide the requisite twenty-eight (28) days’ notice. Not later than seven (7) days prior to the confirmation hearing, the debtor shall file a certificate of service evidencing compliance with this Rule. NDNY Bankruptcy Court proceedings only; chapter-specific limits remain applicable. ## Conferences and appearances (b) Appearance Required Upon Objection. If an objection is filed, all parties or their counsel shall be present at the confirmation hearing. If the objecting creditor or creditor’s counsel fails to appear at the confirmation hearing, the Court may treat the objecting party’s absence as a waiver of the objection. If debtor’s counsel fails to appear, the Court may deny confirmation. NDNY Bankruptcy Court proceedings only; chapter-specific limits remain applicable. ## Adjournments (c) Resolution of Secured Creditor’s Outstanding Objection to Plan When Plan is Amended. If a secured creditor’s objection to a plan is rendered moot, settled or withdrawn by the filing of an amended plan, the objecting party must advise the court in writing by filing the Adjournment Request/Withdrawal/Settlement Notification for Confirmation Hearings form available on the court’s website or on the record at the Confirmation Hearing. NDNY Bankruptcy Court proceedings only; chapter-specific limits remain applicable. ## Courtroom conduct and technology (a) Implementation of Payroll Deduction Order. A proposed payroll deduction order shall be prepared and uploaded by the debtor’s attorney or the trustee. A payroll deduction order shall contain the debtor’s name, case number, redacted social security number (last four digits), employer’s name, employer’s address, the amount of the deduction, and the address where plan payments should be sent. NDNY Bankruptcy Court proceedings only; chapter-specific limits remain applicable. ## Motion practice (c) Required Certification in Individual Chapter 11 Case. In an individual chapter 11 case, the motion for final decree shall include a Chapter 11 Debtor’s Certification that the debtor is entitled to a discharge. Any party wishing to contest the entry of a discharge must file a written objection to the entry of a discharge not later than seven (7) days prior to the return date of the motion for final decree and serve the objection on the debtor, debtor’s attorney, United States trustee, and any party having filed a notice of appearance in the case. If no objection to discharge is filed, the Clerk may issue a discharge in the case. NDNY Bankruptcy Court proceedings only; chapter-specific limits remain applicable. ## Motion practice (c) Discharge Hearing. (1) Chapter 13 Case. Upon the timely filing of the certifications regarding domestic support obligations and §§ 522(q) and 1328 and Official Form 423 – Debtor’s Certification of Completion of Instructional Course Concerning Financial Management, the Clerk shall issue a Notice of Default Hearing on Request for Discharge Pursuant to § 1328. If the certifications and Official Form 423 or a motion to extend time to file are not timely filed, the Clerk may close the case without discharge and notify creditors of the same (2) Chapter 12 Case. Upon the timely filing of the certifications regarding domestic support obligations and §§ 522(q) and 1228, the Clerk shall issue a Notice of Default Hearing on Request for Discharge Pursuant to § 1228. If the certifications or a motion to extend time to file are not timely filed, the Clerk may close the case without discharge and notify creditors of the same (d) Objection to Entry of Discharge. Any party wishing to contest the entry of a discharge must file a written objection to the entry of a discharge not later than seven (7) days prior to the date set by the Clerk for the hearing on the Request for Discharge and serve such objection on the debtor, debtor’s attorney, the trustee, the United States trustee, and any party having filed a notice of appearance. In the event no objections to discharge are filed, and the debtor is otherwise eligible to receive a discharge, the Clerk may issue a discharge in the case. NDNY Bankruptcy Court proceedings only; chapter-specific limits remain applicable. ## Communications with chambers (2) Request for Waiver of Certifications for Deceased Debtor. Upon ex parte application and submission of a proposed order, the court may consider the waiver of certifications required under LBR 4004-1(b) for a deceased debtor. The ex parte application must be supported by a properly redacted death certificate. NDNY Bankruptcy Court proceedings only; chapter-specific limits remain applicable. ## Motion practice (a) Content of Motion. Motions for discharge under 11 U.S.C. § 1328(b) shall be filed with the court and served on the trustee, United States trustee, any party having filed a notice of appearance and all creditors, at least 21 days preceding the date fixed for hearing. The motion shall set forth the basis for the discharge and provide evidence in support of the motion. A copy of a proposed order shall be attached to the motion as an exhibit to the motion. NDNY Bankruptcy Court proceedings only; chapter-specific limits remain applicable. ## Conferences and appearances (c) Objections to Entry of Discharge. Any party wishing to contest the entry of a discharge must file a written objection to the entry of a discharge not later than (7) days prior to the date set by the Clerk for the hearing on the Request for Discharge and serve such objection on the debtor, debtor’s attorney, the trustee, the United States trustee, and any party having filed a notice of appearance. In the event no objections to discharge are filed, and the debtor is otherwise eligible to receive a discharge, the Clerk may issue a discharge in the case. NDNY Bankruptcy Court proceedings only; chapter-specific limits remain applicable. ## Filing and working copies (a) Registering for Electronic Filing Privileges. An electronic filing registration form shall be submitted to the NYNB through an individual PACER account at www.pacer.uscourts.gov. (1) Attorney Filer. An attorney must be admitted to practice in the Northern District of New York either via standard admission or pro hac vice admission and must be in good standing to be eligible for electronic filing privileges. NDNY Bankruptcy Court proceedings only; chapter-specific limits remain applicable. ## Courtroom conduct and technology (b) Court Exception. Notwithstanding paragraph (a), the Court may permit recording of ceremonial, investiture, and educational proceedings, and the actions of its personnel while acting in an official capacity. (c) Court Personnel Exception. Court personnel are not prohibited by this Rule from making a recording for the sole purpose of discharging their official duties. Any recording made in furtherance of those duties shall not be used for any other purposes by any other person. NDNY Bankruptcy Court proceedings only; chapter-specific limits remain applicable. ## Adjournments An adjournment of a trial or evidentiary hearing shall not be granted, except upon a showing to the Court of exceptional circumstances. Any such request shall be filed electronically and indicate whether all parties have consented. For cases assigned to the Albany division, the request shall also be faxed to Chambers. NDNY Bankruptcy Court proceedings only; chapter-specific limits remain applicable. ## Filing and working copies (c) Format of Electronic Signature. A pleading or other document electronically filed shall indicate a signature, in the format “/s/name” unless the document has been scanned and shows the actual signature. (d) Unregistered Attorney’s Use of a Registered Attorney’s Account is Not Permitted. The name of the attorney displayed on the docket as the electronic filer must match the attorney name signed on the electronically-filed document. Attorneys who are not registered with the Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of New York, and therefore, have not been issued electronic filing privileges are not permitted to electronically file documents using the account of a registered attorney, unless the registered attorney is a co-filer of the document and that status is clearly apparent from the document. NDNY Bankruptcy Court proceedings only; chapter-specific limits remain applicable. ## Motion practice (1) Service Upon a Registered User Who Has Appeared in the Case. Transmission of the Notice of Electronic Filing to a registered user via the CM/ECF system, constitutes service of the notice, motion or other paper. (2) Service Upon a Non-Registered User or a Registered User Who Has Not Appeared in the Case. A party who is not a registered user of the CM/ECF system must be served with the filed notice, motion or other paper in compliance with the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and these rules. NDNY Bankruptcy Court proceedings only; chapter-specific limits remain applicable. ## Communications with chambers must provide a contact name and telephone number and/or email address to which such a request may be made. (2) Service Required. A complete copy of a motion with any supporting affidavit, application, and exhibits shall be served upon the United States trustee, the trustee, any official committee, opposing counsel, and any party that may be directly adversely affected by the granting of the requested relief. NDNY Bankruptcy Court proceedings only; chapter-specific limits remain applicable. ## Adjournments (2) Oral Opposition. If the Court permits oral opposition to a motion without an answer or response being filed and adjourns the hearing, the answer or response substantiating the oral opposition shall be filed and served within seven (7) days of the original hearing date. NDNY Bankruptcy Court proceedings only; chapter-specific limits remain applicable. ## Communications with chambers (h) Chambers Copy. A paper chambers copy is required for the matters listed below. The chambers copy is to be submitted to the Clerk contemporaneously with the electronic filing of the pleading or other document. The copy must be clearly marked as “ECF CASE – CHAMBERS COPY.” The chambers copy need not contain a copy of the original signature. Unless otherwise directed by the Court, copies should be sent via regular mail or hand delivery, not by facsimile. Parties who fail to provide a chambers copy may be billed for copies. NDNY Bankruptcy Court proceedings only; chapter-specific limits remain applicable. ## Adjournments (j) Procedure for Requesting Adjournment. An adjournment request shall be made by electronically filing not later than 2:00 p.m. the day prior to the hearing an Adjournment Request/Withdrawal/Settlement Notification for Motion Related Matters form or an Adjournment Request/Withdrawal/Settlement Notification for Confirmation Hearings form. NDNY Bankruptcy Court proceedings only; chapter-specific limits remain applicable. ## Adjournments provided not later than 2:00 p.m. the day prior to the hearing by electronically filing an Adjournment Request/Withdrawal/Settlement Notification for Motion Related Matters form. (m) Notification of Settlement – Generally. Where movant and opposing counsel have agreed to the terms of an order, movant shall provide written notification to the Court and all parties who have filed and served responding papers. NDNY Bankruptcy Court proceedings only; chapter-specific limits remain applicable. ## Adjournments (n) Procedure for Notification of Settlement. Notice of the settlement of a motion shall be provided not later than 2:00 p.m. the day prior to the hearing by electronically filing an Adjournment Request/Withdrawal/Settlement Notification for Motion Related Matters form. NDNY Bankruptcy Court proceedings only; chapter-specific limits remain applicable. ## Motion practice (b) Timely Opposition Not Filed. If no opposition is timely filed and served upon movant's counsel as outlined in the above notice, the motion will not appear on the Court’s motion calendar on the return date, and the motion will be considered by the Court without the necessity of any appearance by movant's counsel. NDNY Bankruptcy Court proceedings only; chapter-specific limits remain applicable. ## Motion practice (e) The default motion practice only applies to motions listed in paragraph (c) of this Rule. Any other motion shall require the appearance of movant’s counsel, regardless of whether written opposition is filed. NDNY Bankruptcy Court proceedings only; chapter-specific limits remain applicable. ## Communications with chambers (a) Ex Parte Order. (1) Application. A request for ex parte relief shall be made by affidavit or motion containing a clear and specific showing of cause for both ex parte action as well as the relief requested and whether previous application for similar relief has been made. NDNY Bankruptcy Court proceedings only; chapter-specific limits remain applicable. ## Communications with chambers (2) Submission. The underlying affidavit or motion shall be filed electronically and the proposed ex parte order shall be uploaded immediately following the filing of the underlying application via the E-Orders menu. The application shall not be uploaded as one PDF document via E-Orders. If the relief requested would be defeated by prior notice, the application may be filed in paper format pursuant to paragraph (d) of this Rule. NDNY Bankruptcy Court proceedings only; chapter-specific limits remain applicable. ## Communications with chambers (2) Submission. The underlying motion shall be filed electronically, and then the application for an expedited hearing shall be filed electronically and linked to the underlying motion. A proposed order shortening time shall be emailed to Chambers in Word format and not filed on the docket. The proposed order shortening time should specify the proposed manner of service and provide for the proposed motion hearing date and time. Chambers must be notified before filing an application for an order shortening time. NDNY Bankruptcy Court proceedings only; chapter-specific limits remain applicable. ## Communications with chambers (2) Submission. The underlying affidavit shall be filed electronically. A proposed order to show cause shall be emailed to Chambers in Word format and not filed on the docket. Chambers must be notified before filing an order to show cause. NDNY Bankruptcy Court proceedings only; chapter-specific limits remain applicable. ## Filing and working copies (b) Delivery of Notice of Entry. The Clerk must mail or deliver by electronic means to the contesting parties a copy of a judgment or order showing the date the judgment or order was entered. Immediately upon entry of an order or judgment in a case or proceeding, the Clerk will electronically transmit to the registered users in the case or proceeding, a “Notice of Electronic Filing.” Electronic transmission of the Notice of Electronic Filing constitutes the notice required by Fed. R. Bankr. P. NDNY Bankruptcy Court proceedings only; chapter-specific limits remain applicable. ## Filing and working copies (c) Request for Redaction of Personal Identifier. A request for the redaction of a Personal Identifier should be made by electronically filing an application for an Order Directing Clerk to (i) Restrict Document(s) from Public Access and (ii) Substitute Redacted Document(s). The redacted document(s) should be filed as an exhibit to the application. Notice of the application must be given in compliance with Fed. R. Bankr. P. 9037. The applicant should then upload as an E-Order the proposed order that grants the application. NDNY Bankruptcy Court proceedings only; chapter-specific limits remain applicable. ## Communications with chambers Information otherwise discoverable or admissible in evidence, however, does not become exempt from discovery, or inadmissible in evidence, merely by being used by a party in a mediation. 8.3 Discovery from Mediator The mediator shall not be compelled to disclose to the court or to any person outside the mediation conference any of the records, reports, summaries, notes, communications, or other documents received or made by a mediator while serving in such capacity. The mediator shall not testify or be compelled to testify in regard to the mediation in connection with any arbitral, judicial or other proceeding. The mediator shall not be a necessary party in any proceedings relating to the mediation. Nothing contained in this section shall prevent the mediator from reporting the status, but not the substance, of the mediation effort to the court in writing, from filing a report as required by section 9.1, or from complying with the obligations set forth in section 10. NDNY Bankruptcy Court proceedings only; chapter-specific limits remain applicable.