MOTION FOR PROTECTIVE ORDER

STEP 1           Click on Bankruptcy

STEP 2           Click on Motions/Applications

STEP 3           Enter case number; click [NEXT]

STEP 4           Select Protective Order 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

TIP - If you selected Add/Create New Party, a Search screen and a Party Information screen will follow.  You MUST select a Role Type from the drop down menu on the Party Information screen.

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; click [NEXT]

TIP - Supporting documents such as a Certificate of Service or a Proposed Order should be uploaded as an attachment to the main pleading.

STEP 8a        Place a check in the box if this refers to an existing event.

STEP 8b        Place a check in the box if this event relates to a Proof of Claim; click [NEXT]

STEP 9a        If the Motion refers to an existing event, place a check in the box next to the event which your event relates; click [NEXT]

STEP 9b        If the motion relates to a proof of claim, enter the words "claim number" followed by the actual claim number;

STEP 9c        A Hearing Information screen displays.  Use the Click Here link to find the judge's hearing dates.  Enter a date, time and location; click [NEXT]

STEP 10        Confirm case information; click [NEXT]

STEP 11        Docket text displays.  Review for accuracy.  If modification is necessary, abort the transaction and begin again.  Modifications cannot be made on this screen.

SAMPLE DOCKET TEXT   

Motion for Protective Order of Personal Identifiers (related document: variable box) filed by Test Client, Filed by Test Attorney on behalf of Test Client.  Hearing scheduled for [date, time, location]. (test atty) 

STEP 12        Notice of Electronic Filing displays.