"Florida Bankruptcy Dismissal"
In practice, most dismissal are without prejudice to future relief, restructure, reorganization or discharge.
Nevertheless, once dismissed, debtors may not refile for a period of 180 days.
| 11 U.S.C. §349(a): "Unless the court, for cause, orders otherwise,
the dismissal of a case under this title does not bar the discharge, in a later case under this title, of
debts that were dischargeable in the case dismissed; nor does the dismissal of a case under this title
prejudice the debtor with regard to the filing of a subsequent petition under this title, except as provided
in section 109(g) of this title." |
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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