Scheduling Chapter 11 Hearings
Last Updated: September 20, 2024

Chambers will provide hearing dates for the following matters

First Day Motions
Purpose of First Day Motions is to maintain business operations (e.g. Continuing to pay employee compensation and routine bills.)

• Expedited Time Frame: Typically filed the same day as the Chapter 11 Bankruptcy.
• Movant requests an emergency hearing to avoid irreparable harm.

Common First Day Motions (Not an exhaustive list)

Motion to Use Cash Collateral

Motion for Adequate Protection

Motion for Emergency/Expedited Hearing

Disclosure Hearings:

• Ch. 11 Disclosure Hearings

• Ch. 11 Small Business Disclosure/Confirmation Hearings

The Judge will usually schedule the following:

• Final Hearings - The Judge may schedule a final hearing. The final hearing date will be noted on the Proceeding Memo.

• Ch. 11 Confirmation Hearings - The Judge may schedule the confirmation hearing at the conclusion of the disclosure hearing. The date of the confirmation hearing will be noted on the Disclosure Hearing Proceeding Memo.

• Trials - The Judge may schedule the trial at the conclusion of the Pretrial Conference. The trial date will be noted on the Pretrial Proceeding Memo.

Refer to the above links for specific instructions.

Court Instructions