Motion to Expunge Documents

For instructions on filing a Motion to Expunge Documents 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 Expunge Documents 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        Screen displays, Select the Documents which will be expunged

STEP 8b        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 9          Select the category to which this event relates; click [NEXT]

STEP 10        Place a check in the box next to the appropriate matter; click [NEXT]

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 to Expunge (related document # and title) filed by Test Attorney on behalf of Test Client.  Hearing scheduled for [date, time, location]. (test atty)

STEP 13        Notice of Electronic Filing displays.