Withdrawal of Reference Procedure

(a)  Withdrawal by Motion.  A motion to withdraw a case or proceeding under 28 U.S.C. § 157(d) must be filed with the Bankruptcy Court Clerk. The Clerk will forward the motion to the District Court Clerk for assignment to and resolution by a District Court Judge.

(b)  Withdrawal by Recommendation of Bankruptcy Judge.  A judge may recommend to the District Court that a case or proceeding be withdrawn under 28 U.S.C. § 157(d). Any recommendation must be served on the parties to the case or proceeding and forwarded to the District Court Clerk for assignment to and resolution by a District Court Judge.

Notes 2018:  Formerly LR 5011-2.   Modified to delete subsection (c) referencing applicable rules for withdrawn matters.