Local Rules History

 September 6, 2022 Local Rules
 January 3, 2022 Local Rules
 March 30, 2020 Local Rules
 February 24, 2020 Local Rules
 January 24, 2020 Local Rules
 December 1, 2019 Local Rules
 November 5, 2019 Local Rules
 December 1, 2018 Local Rules
 April 25, 2018 Local Rules
 October 22, 2018 Compendium of Local Rule Changes for Public Commentary
 February 28, 2018 Memorandum Proposing Changes to LBR 5010-1 Reopening of Cases
 February 28, 2018 Memorandum to Bar Chapter 13 Plan revisions effective February 28, 2018.
 November 21, 2017 Memorandum from the Clerk of Court regarding Federal and Local Rule Changes including "Frequently Asked Questions."
 November 2, 2017 Memorandum to Bar Regarding Federal and Local Rule Changes Effective December 1, 2017 (includes instructions)
 October 26, 2017 Memorandum to Bar Implementing the Local Chapter 13 Plan Effective December 1, 2017
 October 10, 2017 Memo regarding changes to the court's local rules on December 1, 2017. The changes are in addition to the changes regarding the local Chapter 13 Plan.
 August 8, 2017 Memorandum Proposing Changes to LBR 9004-1 Combined Motions
 July 6, 2017 LBR 3015-2 Notice Forms for Modifications to Plan in Word Format
 June 1, 2017 Updated Memo to Bar Regarding Proposed Change to LBR 3015-2 and 3015-3
 April 6, 2017 LBR 7056-1 Summary Judgment. We originally published the non-substantive rule change in February 2017 but we were required to publish the rule for public comment and did so from March 2, 2017 to April 2, 2017. No comments were offered for the rule change. The rule change goes into effect in accordance with Administrative Order #111.
 March 14, 2017 Memorandum Proposing Change to LBR 3015-2, Modifications to Plan
 February 10, 2017 Memorandum Regarding Technical Revision to LBR 7056-1, Summary Judgment
 January 9, 2016 Memorandum Proposing Change to Local Rule 3012-1(b), Expert Witnesses on Valuation
  December 8, 2016 Implementation of LBR 1002-1 Photo ID Requirement for Non-Represented (Pro Se) Filers

 

 December 1, 2016

 

Email to Bankruptcy Bar Regarding December 1 Rule Changes

Federal Rule Changes, Fee, and Form Changes Presentation

Change to LBR 9004-1 in Word Format

Change to LBR 9004-1 in WordPerfect Format

Change to LBR 9004-1 in PDF

 November 8, 2016 Memorandum Proposing Changes to LBR 3012-1
 October 17, 2016 Memorandum Regarding LBR 9004-1
 September 14, 2016 Memorandum to Bar Proposing Changes to LBR 9004-1
 April 15, 2016 Memorandum to Bar Proposing Changes to LBR 1017-2(c), 1019-1, and 2016-1(a)
 April 15, 2016 Memorandum to Bar Proposing Change to LBR 3007-1
 March 8, 2016 Memorandum to Bar Proposing Abrogation of LBR 1017-1(b)
 February 10, 2016 Orders on Motions to Avoid Lien Non-PMSI 522(f)(1)(B)
 January 29, 2016 Orders on Motions to Avoid Lien, Motion to Reopen Case to File FMCC, PACER News, Event Name Change
 January 29, 2016

Memorandum to Bar Requiring Default Affidavit Language Change

 November 24, 2015

Memorandum Regarding LBR 3018-1

 September 15, 2015

Local Rules

 August 10, 2015

Memorandum Regarding LBR 7005-1, 7008-1, and 7012-1

 May 27, 2015

Memorandum Regarding LBR 4007-1 Trustee Consent to Proposed Settlements in 523(c) Actions

Memo Regarding Change to LBR 4007-1

Order Regarding Change to LBR 4007-1

Local Rules

 December 2014

Local Rules Table of Contents

Local Rules

 December 1, 2014

Changes to LBR 8000 Series Rules Due to December 1, 2014 New Rules

 October 14, 2014

 Proposed Changes to Local Rules 1014 and 5005

Please click here to read a memo from the Clerk concerning proposed changes to Local Rule 1014.

Click here for details on proposed changes to Local Rule 5005.

 June 13, 2014

 Proposed Change to Local Rule 2002-1(g)

Please click here to read a memo from the Clerk concerning a proposed change to Local Rule 2002-1(g).

 June 5, 2014

 Proposed Changes to Local Rules 1007-2 and 1017-2

 March 10, 2014

 LBR 8003-1 Added to Local Rules

As referenced in the mass email sent from this Court's Operations Manager to all attorneys on March 31, 2014: LBR 8003-1 is hereby added to the Local Rules of this court effective March 10, 2014. Click here to see the order signed by Judge Laney.

 July 9, 2013

 Technical Amendment to Local Bankruptcy Rule 3015-1(b)(1)

Please take notice that the court has adopted a technical amendment to Local Bankruptcy Rule 3015-1(b)(1) making that rule to read that the mandatory Chapter 13 plan used in this court shall be used pursuant to plans proposed under 11 U.S.C. Section 1321 or 1329(a) correcting a previous typographical error. Click here to read the order approving this change or click here for the updated Local Rules.

 March 1, 2013

Judge Laney's Order Amending Local Rules

 


October 31, 2012

The Court has prepared several changes to its Local Bankruptcy Rules. These changes are being published now for comment and will be accepting comments on these proposed changes through Friday, January 4, 2013. Here is a memo from the Clerk with more information. You can also click here to see a summary of the changes.

Click the links below to see details of the changes
LBR 1007-1
LBR 1017-2
LBR 2002-1
LBR 2091-1
LBR 3002.1-1 (New Rule)
LBR 3002.1-2 (New Rule)
LBR 3015-2
LBR 4001-1
LBR 9011-1

 

 December 21, 2011 Several rule changes have been proposed and are now being published for comment. Click here for a memo from the Clerk detailing the proposed changes. Or click here for details of the proposed changes.
 November 10, 2011 LBR 4007-1 - Dischargeability Complaints
If additional creditors are added by amendment after the filing of the case but prior to the date set to file a complaint to determine the dischargeability of a debt under Section 523(c), the court shall deem such amendment as a request to extend the time to file such complaint until the latter of the original bar date or thirty (30) days from the date of service of the amendment upon the added creditors. The request to extend shall be deemed granted by the court.

Amendment to LBR 2002-1(a)
If additional creditors are added by amendment after the commencement of the case, the attorney for the debtor shall give the notice that is required by FRBP 2002(a)(1), FRBP 2002(a)(7), 2002(f)(4), and 2002(f)(5) to any creditor added.

 

 June 30, 2011 The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Georgia has proposed amendments to the court's Local Rules which are available for comment. A copy of the changes can be reviewed or printed below. Comments must be sent to the Clerk of Court no later than August 31, 2011.

Click here to see the full memo from the Clerk regarding the proposed amendments.
Click here to see the proposed amendments.

 January 31, 2011 The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Georgia has proposed amendments to the court's Local Rules which are available for comment. A copy of the changes can be reviewed or printed below. Comments must be sent to the Clerk of Court no later than February 23, 2011.

Click here to see the full memo from the Clerk regarding the proposed amendments.
Click here to see the proposed amendments.

 May 3, 2010

The Local Bankruptcy Rules for the Middle District of Georgia have undergone a thorough revision and as such, the body of rules are being readopted in their entirety by the court effective May 3, 2010. The newly adopted and published rules will govern all practice in the court effective on that date. Click here to see the full memo from the Clerk regarding the new local rules.

 March 12, 2010 Memorandum regarding Section 522(f) Lien Avoidance Motions
 January 05, 2010

The local rules for the United States Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Georgia, have undergone complete review. All of the rules are offered for comment, and all rules are hereby republished for purposes of future adoption as the permanent local rules for the court. 

The following rules have had the most substantive additions or deletions:

LBR 1007-1, LBR 2016-1, LBR 3007-1, LBR 3012-1, LBR 3022-1,

LBR 4001-1, LBR 4008-1, LBR 9004-1, LBR 9013-3.

Comments should be sent to the Clerk of Court by mail or E-Mail no later than March 1, 2010.

Click here to see the full memo from the Clerk regarding this review.

Click here for the draft of Local Rules.

 February 06, 2009 The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Georgia has proposed amendments to the court's Local Rules which are available for comment. A copy of the amendments can be obtained by contacting the Clerk's Office in Macon, Georgia, or a copy of the changes can be reviewed or printed below. Comments must be sent to the Clerk of Court by mail or E-Mail no later than March 13, 2009.
Click here to review the proposed amendments to LBR 1007-1.
Click here to review the proposed amendments to LBR 1017-1.
 August 22, 2007 The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Georgia has proposed amendments to the court's Local Rules which are available for comment. A copy of the amendments can be obtained by contacting the Clerk's Office in Macon, Georgia, or a copy of the changes can be reviewed or printed from the court's web page. Comments must be sent to the Clerk of Court by mail or E-Mail no later than October 15, 2007. Click here to review the proposed amendments.
 May 16, 2007
Newly created local rule 1017-1, removal of 1019-1 and various Administrative Orders are vacated.
 January 2, 2007 The Local  Rules of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Georgia are hereby amended effective January 2, 2007... read the order
 August 31, 2006 The Court is proposing revisions. Click here to see the Notice of Commentary on Proposed Local Rules.

Click here to see a draft of Revised Local Rules.

 January 5, 2005 On December 11, 2003, the court abrogated Local Bankruptcy Rule 9010-1. This rule governed the procedure to be followed for attorneys wishing to appear in the Bankruptcy Court Pro Hac Vice. The reason for the rule abrogation was based upon a conflict with the local rules for the United States District Court. Attorneys are advised to refer to the United States District Court Local Rule 83.1.2 regarding a request to practice in a particular case. The rules regarding bar admission and authority to practice in the Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Georgia are governed by the admission rules for the United States District Court. Any questions concerning this procedure should be directed to the Clerk of the District Court or the Clerk of the Bankruptcy Court.
 December 11, 2003 An order was entered on this date abrogating LBR 9010-1 (Attorneys/Notice of Appearance).
 September 2, 2002

The text of rule LBR 90014.1 was incorrectly located in the previous release of the rules. That formatting error has now been corrected.

The following rules of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Georgia are hereby amended effective September 2, 2002:

LBR 1015-1, LBR 2002-1, LBR 9004-1, LBR 9010-1,

LBR 1019-1,  LBR 3015-3, LBR 9007-1

The rules of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Georgia are further amended by adding LBR 9014-1.

 

 

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