A new procedure for issuing chapter 13 bankruptcy discharges and administratively closing the cases is being considered in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Kansas. Here is a summary of the procedure from the minutes of the September 17, 2008, Bench and Bar Committee:
- About six months before anticipated plan completion the Chapter 13 Trustees will file a Notice of Plan Approaching Completion.
- If no Financial Management Certificate has been filed by Debtors, the Court’s case management computer software (CM/ECF) will send a notice to Debtor and Debtor(s)’ counsel reminding them that the Financial Management Certificate must be filed prior to making the last payment in a Chapter 13 plan. [Read more…]