Chapter 11 SmBus Sub V Plan Confirmation
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Chapter 11 Small Business Subchapter V: Plan Confirmation
Last Updated: March 17, 2025

11 U.S.C.
Fed. R. Bank. P.

Event (Proposed Order): Bankruptcy > Miscellaneous > Proposed Confirmation Order (Ch 11 Sub V Only)

Related Topics: Ch. 11 SmBus Sub V Petition Filing, Ch. 11 SmBus Sub V: Procedural Orders, Ch. 11 SmBus Sub V Plan (Filing), Scheduling Ch. 11 SmBus Sub V Plan Confirmation Hearing, Ch. 11 SmBus Sub V: Consensual Plan, Ch. 11 SmBus Sub V: Non-Consensual Plan

After the Confirmation Hearing, the Court may confirm the plan as either:

(A) Consensual [1191(a) Consensual - No Objections to the Plan] or

(B) Non-Consensual [1191(b) Non-Consensual - Plan Confirmed Over Creditor's Objection]

Proposed Confirmation Order

Debtor / Debtor's Attorney will provide the Court with a proposed Order Confirming Chapter 11 Small Business SubV Plan. 

⟡ Include language identifying whether the Confirmation is Consensual 1191(a) or Non-Consensual 1191(b).

  • The order may be submitted before or after the confirmation hearing. 
  • Note: In some instances, the Court may enter their own order after the confirmation hearing.

Docket Proposed Confirmation Order

  1. Select [Bankruptcy > Miscellaneous].
  2. Enter the case number (e.g, xx-xxxxx).
  3. Select [Proposed Confirmation Order (Ch 11 Sub V Only)] from the event list. 
  4. Select the party filer.  If the party is not listed, click on Add/Create New Party.

    Note:  The Attorney/Party Association screen may appear. If your party selection was correct, check the box to create an association.

  5. Enter the "Order to be signed on or after" date.

  6. Browse to select the Proposed Confirmation Order (.pdf file).

  7. The Upload a Single Order via docketing screen will appear; Click [Next].

  8. On the Upload a Single Order via docketing screen, enter the following:

    1. Order Type: Select Routine.

    2. Hearing date: Leave date blank.

  9. Add a description of the Proposed Order to docket text (e.g., Order Confirming (Consensual or Non-Consensual) Chapter 11 Subchapter V Plan).

  10. Verify the final docket text; if correct, click [Next] to submit your document(s).

    Note: The Notice of Electronic Filing displays giving you the document number. Copies of this notice are immediately e-mailed to all participants who receive electronic notification in the case.

What To Do:

  1. Perform routine quality control

  2. Review Proposed Order:

  3. Ensure the order contains language identifying whether the confirmation is Consensual 1191(a) or Non-Consensual 1191(b).

    • If no language exist, add a note in e-orders for the Judge indicating there is no language identifying the plan as consensual or non-consensual. 
      ⮱In the instance an order is signed without the identifying language, contact chambers for review prior to docketing the order.

  4. Docket Signed Subchapter V Plan Confirmation Order

    • [Bankruptcy > Orders/Opinions > Confirming Chapter 11 Subchapter V Plan]

    • Select whether the Plan is Consensual or Non-Consensual 

    • Review Docket Text:  Order Confirming Consensual / Non-Consensual Chapter 11 Small Business Subchapter V Plan