NOTICE OF COMMENCEMENT OF CHAPTER 15 CASE

DO NOT use this event to open a Chapter 15 case. Use Bankruptcy Case Opening - Voluntary and select Chapter 15 from the drop down menu.

STEP 1           Select Bankruptcy from main menu

STEP 2           Select Misc Events category

STEP 3           Enter case number; click [NEXT]

STEP 4           Select Notice of Commencement of Chapter 15 Case 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.  Failure to place a check in the box results in the e:filer NOT receiving Notices of Electronic Filing in this case. 

STEP 7           Upload the .pdf document and any attachments (ie: Certificate of Service, Proposed Order); click [NEXT]

TIP - Be sure to upload the correct .pdf document. After Browsing your files, right click on your file name and select open from the pop up menu.  If you upload the wrong .pdf document and notice the error while you are still on this screen, highlight the file name and click REMOVE from the list.

STEP 8          Confirm case information; click [NEXT]

STEP 9          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

Notice of Commencement of Chapter 15 case (for recognition of a foreign proceeding) filed by Test Attorney on behalf of Test Client. (test atty)

STEP 10        Notice of Electronic Filing displays.