First Amended Standing Order 15 - regarding the use of a Chapter 13 form plan has been signed by Judge Killian effective May 1, 2007 (amended December 1, 2008).

The Order includes important information for attorneys including the following:

Chapter 13 Form Plan

The new form plan is required for all plans and amended plans filed on or after December 1, 2008.

• Chapter 13 Form Plan (PDF)
• Chapter 13 Form Plan (Word Document)

The Clerk’s Office will serve the initial plan (by separate notice) to all parties listed on the mailing matrix. The debtor's attorney will continue to be responsible for service of amended plans.

The Chapter 13 Plan will be provided to bankruptcy software vendors for them to include in their updates.

Chapter 13 Annual Statement of Income and Expenses

The debtor is required to file an Annual Statement of Income and Expenses pursuant to 11 U.S.C. 521(f) and Standing Order 15. (In addition, tax returns are now required to be submitted to the Chapter 13 Trustee. See provisions 2 and 3 of the Standing Order.)

A form for filing the Annual Statement is available under Forms > Local Forms.

The event for filing the Annual Statement in CM/ECF is located at:

• > Bankruptcy
  • > General Filing topics - Other Miscellaneous Documents

Additional Attorney Fee

Additional fees of $200.00 will be authorized upon the entry of an Order modifying the plan to increase the plan base. See related Motion to Modify Plan template under Forms > Local Forms.

Additional fees of $75.00 will be authorized for complying with provisions of the Standing Order pertaining to submitting tax documents and the annual statement. See related Annual Statement template under Forms > Local Forms.