EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 1, 2024

AMENDMENTS TO THE FEDERAL RULES OF BANKRUPTCY PROCEDURE

• Bankruptcy Restyled Rules Parts I through IX
• Bankruptcy Rule 1007
• Bankruptcy Rule 4004
• Bankruptcy Rule 5009
• Bankruptcy Rule 7001
• Bankruptcy Rule 9006
• Bankruptcy Rule 8023.1 (new rule)

These amendments, as well as amendments to Appellate Rules 32, 35, 40, and Appendix on Length Limits, Civil Rule 12, and Evidence Rules 613, 801, 804, 1006, and new Rule 107, can be viewed on the PENDING RULES and FORMS Amendments pages of the United States Courts website (www.uscourts.gov). The Congressional Package dated April 2024 contains black-line versions of the Rules and Committee Notes for a quick reference of the changes.

AMENDMENTS TO OFFICIAL/DIRECTOR'S AND LOCAL FORM

• Official Form 410 Proof of Claim
• Director's Form 1040 Adversary Proceeding Cover Sheet
• Director's Form 2000 Required Lists, Schedules, Statements, and Fees
• Director's Form 2630 Bill of Costs  [NOTE for cases filed in this Court, use amended (12/1/24) Local Form-41 Bill of Costs]

OFFICIAL FORM 423

• Official Form 423 (Certification About a Financial Management Course) will be ABROGATED and will no longer be required as proof of completion of a personal financial management course.  Rule 1007(b)(7) will require an individual debtor who has completed an instructional course concerning personal financial management to file the certificate of course completion issued by the approved provider (if the provider has not already filed the certificate).