In accordance with D. Conn. L. R. 9036-1(a) and the Court’s Administrative Procedures for Electronic Case Filing (Local Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure, Appendix A), a Pro Se Filer/Litigant, creditor, plaintiff/defendant or party-in-interest may request and consent to the electronic notice and service of documents in a bankruptcy case or adversary proceeding, instead of notice and service through the United States Mail.
NOTE: A Summons and Complaint must be served in accordance with Federal Rule of Bankruptcy Procedure 7004 and a Subpoena must be served in accordance with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 45 and Federal Rule of Bankruptcy Procedure 9016, and not via electronic means.
To request and consent to electronic (e-mail) notice and service of notices, orders, and other documents filed in a bankruptcy case or adversary proceeding, a party must complete and submit the appropriate form. The Local Forms approved by the Court are:
- Local Form 9036-1 A1, Request and Consent to Electronic Notice and Service of Documents in an Adversary Proceeding.
- Local Form 9036-1 B1, Request and Consent to Electronic Notice and Service of Documents in a Bankruptcy Case.
If the Court has already granted a party's request to receive electronic notice and service, but now the party wishes to withdraw his/her consent, he/she must complete and the submit the appropriate form to request the withdrawal of his/her prior consent.
- Local Form 9036-1 A2, Request to Withdraw Consent to Electronic Notice and Service of Documents in an Adversary Proceedings.
- Local Form 9036-1 B2, Request to Withdraw Consent to Electronic Notice and Service of Documents in a Bankruptcy Case.