Motion for Sanctions

This event is programmed in CM/ECF to automatically transmit statistical information to the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts pursuant to statutory mandates of the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act (BAPCPA).   Please be sure this is the most appropriate event for the pleading you are filing. 

For instructions on filing a Motion for Sanctions in an adversary case, click here.

STEP 1           Click on Bankruptcy

STEP 2           Click on Motions/Applications

STEP 3           Enter case number; click [NEXT]

STEP 4           Select Sanctions from drop down list; 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 this is the first time you are appearing on behalf of this party, you will be asked to create an association between the attorney and client on the next screen as shown below:

Please be aware that unchecking the association check box will prevent you from 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         Complete variable box: Sanctions Against Whom. 

STEP 8b         Select type of sanction from list:

  • Sanctions for Debtors Attorney Misconduct Under FRBP 9011

  • Sanctions Under 28 USC Section 1927

  • Sanctions for Violation of Automatic Stay

  • Sanctions for Violation of the Discharge Injunction

  • Other Sanctions

  • Click [NEXT]

STEP 9          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        If Other Sanctions is selected, Reason for Other Sanctions will display with a variable box to clarify the entry.

STEP 11        Confirm case information; click [NEXT]

STEP 12        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 Sanctions [radio button choice].  Sanctions Against [variable box text] filed by Test Attorney on behalf of Test Client.  Hearing scheduled for [date, time, location]. (test atty)

STEP 13        Notice of Electronic Filing displays.