Motion to Reopen and Reinstate a Bankruptcy Case

Rev. 02/03/2024

When a party files a motion to reopen and reinstate a dismissed case or set aside an order dismissing the case, the filer must select two docket events and pay a reopening fee.

To simultaneously select both events, hold down the "Ctrl" key.

Motion Docket Events:

[Bankruptcy > Motions/Applications > Reopen (select according to Chapter)]

[Bankruptcy > Motions/Applications > Reinstate Bk Case]

Notice Docket Event:*

[Bankruptcy > Notices > 21 Day Notice]

KMS Cases	JAW Cases
Motion with Certificate of Service	Motion with Certificate of Service
21 Day Notice creditors and parties-in-interest	21 Day Notice creditors and parties-in-interest
Filing Fee	Filing Fee
*Proposed Order (The order must direct the US Trustee to appoint a trustee)	*Proposed Order (The order must direct the US Trustee to appoint a trustee)

Amended Motion

File amended motion using the above docket event;
Enter the receipt number, for the filing fee paid for the original motion, in the receipt field; and
Select "Amended" from the prefix drop-down list.

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