DEBTOR'S ELECTION OF SMALL BUSINESS DESIGNATION

This event is only used by Debtors to designate an Involuntary Chapter 11 as a Small Business.

STEP 1           Select Bankruptcy from main menu

STEP 2           Select Misc Events category

STEP 3           Enter case number; click [NEXT]

STEP 4           Select Debtor's Election of Small Business Designation from drop down menu; click [NEXT]

STEP 5           If this is a joint filing, place a check in the box and click [NEXT].  If this is not a joint filing, click [NEXT] to skip this screen.

STEP 6           Select the Party or click Add/Create New Party; click [NEXT]

TIP - If this is the first time you are appearing on behalf of this party you will be asked to place a check in the box to create an association.

STEP 7           Upload the PDF document and any attachments; click [NEXT]

TIP - Supporting documents such as Certificates of Service, proposed orders etc must be uploaded as ATTACHMENTS to the main document.

STEP 8          Due dates calculate for Chapter 11 Statement of Operations, Balance Sheet, Tax Returns, Cash Flow Statement, Disclosure Statement and Plan; click [NEXT]

STEP 9          Confirm case name and number; click [NEXT]

STEP 10        Docket text displays.  The entry cannot be modified on this screen.  If modification is necessary, use the [BACK] button on your browser.

SAMPLE DOCKET ENTRY

Debtor's Election of Small Business Designation filed by Test Attorney on behalf of Test Client.  Ch 11 Statement of Operations due [date calculates], Ch 11 Small Business Balance Sheet due [date calculates], Ch 11 Small Business Tax Return due [date calculates], Ch 11 Cash Flow Statement due [date calculates], Disclosure Statement due [date calculates] Ch 11 Small Business Plan due [date calculates]. (test atty)

STEP 11        Notice of Electronic Filing displays.