Local Rule Number:
Rule 9015-1
9000 Series
(a) Time to Respond to a Jury Demand. A statement under Bankruptcy Rule 9015(b) consenting to a jury trial conducted by a bankruptcy judge under 28 U.S.C. §157(e) must be filed – either jointly or separately – no later than the latest of:
(1) 14 days after service of a jury demand; and
(2) if the jury demand is contained in a pleading, the time to serve a responsive pleading.
(b) Contents of Response. A statement of consent or non-consent under subdivision (a) must state whether the party:
(1) contends there is no right to a jury trial under applicable law; and
(2) consents or does not consent to a jury trial conducted by the bankruptcy judge.
