Application to Shorten Time

File the underlying motions first, then file this Application to Shorten Time and link to the underlying matters.  After completing all e:filings, contact the appropriate judge by phone or e:mail to indicate an emergent application is pending.  A hearing date will be assigned by the judge if the application is granted.

See Forms- Local Recommended Form- Application for Order Shortening Time Period and Local Mandatory Form - Order Shortening Time for Notice and Setting Hearings.

For instructions on filing an Application to Shorten Time 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 Shorten Time from drop down menu; 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 8          Link this application to the underlying matter(s) by selecting the appropriate category; click [NEXT]

STEP 9          Place a check in the box next to the motion for which you wish the time to be shortened; Click [NEXT]

STEP 10        Confirm case information; click [NEXT]

STEP 11        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

Application to Shorten Time (related document # and title) Filed by Test Attorney on behalf of Test Client. (test atty)

STEP 12        Notice of Electronic Filing displays. 

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FOLLOW UP

CONTACT THE APPROPRIATE JUDGE BY PHONE OR E:MAIL TO ADVISE THAT AN EMERGENT APPLICATION IS PENDING.