"Florida Bankruptcy Petition"
All Florida bankruptcy cases are initiated by filing a petition in federal court. A petition is a legal
pleading that informs the court and parties in interest of the debtors name, residence, case number, chapter
number, and sets forth the relief requested from the court. The format of petitions must conform to pleading
rules established by law and the court.
| 11 U.S.C. §110(d): "(1) A bankruptcy petition preparer shall, not later than the time at
which a document for filing is presented for the debtor's signature, furnish to the debtor a copy of the document.
(2) A bankruptcy petition preparer who fails to comply with paragraph (1) may be fined not more than $500 for each
such failure unless the failure is due to reasonable cause. |
The Florida Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District issued Administrative Order No. 04-6
on March 31, 2004. This order pertains to proposed amendments to local rules. In particular, this order requires
an en banc hearing (all judges present) to consider public comments. anyone who wishes to have personal comments
considered by the court must submit proposals in writing. Anyone wishing to address the court must file a
request for appearance. The Florida Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District amended Local Rule 5005-1 on
September 15, 2003. This amendment states” The Court shall permit documents and papers to be filed, signed, or
verified by electronic means that are consistent with technical standards, if any, that the Judicial Conference
of the United States establishes.” Soon, all courts will require electronic submission.
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