Scheduling Ch. 11 Confirmation Hearing
Last Updated: August 13, 2020

If case is a small business, refer to instructions for Scheduling Ch. 11 Small Business Disclosure/Confirmation Hearing or Scheduilng Ch. 11 Small Business under Subchapter V Confirmation Hearing.

After the Disclosure Statement is approved, a confirmation hearing will be scheduled.

1. The Judge may schedule the confirmation hearing at the conclusion of the disclosure hearing. If so, the date of the confirmation hearing will be indicated on the Proceeding Memo.

2. After docketing the PM, docket [Bankruptcy > Court Events > Hearing: Sched/Cont/Resched, Re: confirmation of Chapter 11 Plan]; set the confirmation hearing.
   
   Note: A 28-day notice is required.  Rule 2002(b). Generally, it's best to schedule confirmation at least 40-60 days out to allow debtor's attorney time to mail notice, etc.
   
   Note:  The last day to object to confirmation and last day to file ballots are generally 5-10 days before the hearing.

3. Update the CHAP calendar. Example:
   
   Confirmation of Chapter 11 Plan (Doc # 44)

Note: At least 28 days prior to the confirmation hearing, the debtor’s attorney (or proponent of the Plan) must send to all creditors, pursuant to Rule 3017(d), the following:

• Order Approving Disclosure Statement

• Notice of Confirmation Hearing

• Approved Disclosure Statement

• Plan

• Ballot

• Proof of Service

UPDATES:

08/13/2020 Added link to Scheduling Ch 11 Small Business under Subsection V Confirmation Hearing.

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