Bankruptcy Procedures 

An answer/response is a formal written statement in support or opposition to a motion, declaration, other document. 
Instructions:

Select Bankruptcy
Select Answer/Response 
Ensure correct case name and number match document you are filing . 
Select the appropriate Document Event from directory.
Verify filing entry is correct before submitting the "Final Docket Text."
Save the Notice of Electronic Filing.

Open a BK Case 

Open a BK Case allows you to enter case data into the case opening fields, which files the debtor information and submits the voluntary petition to the case docket. Once the case is opened you will a upload creditors to the case, and file the Chapter 13 plan, if applicable. 

Instructions: 

Select Bankruptcy
Select Open a BK Case.
Enter information in case opening fields. Fields Commonly Misidentified:

Upload Creditors

Instructions:  

Select Bankruptcy
Select Creditor Maintenance
Select Upload a Creditor Matrix file. 
Ensure correct case name and number match document you are filing.
Correct Creditors - Verify your creditors before uploading to the CM/ECF system. 
Addresses - Verify the mailing addresses for the debtor and creditors. 
Matrix Format - See Local Rules for instructions.
Text (.txt) Files - You must have a .txt file available in your directory. Important  You can upload creditors only once. Any additions, modifications and/or deletions will require an Amendment and Notice to Creditors and a filing fee. 
Verification of .txt Files - Verify your .txt file before attaching in the Browser field. 

File Claims

Claims are written statements usually filed by a Creditor, indicating what amount of money is owed to the creditor by the Debtor, and the basis for the debt.  Claims are usually accompanied by a copy of the debt, i.e., contract, car loan, IOU, etc. (See Federal Bankruptcy Rule 3004 and 3005 regarding filing of claims by the debtor or trustee or guarantors of co-debtors, etc.) 

Instructions: 

Select Bankruptcy
Select File Claims
Ensure correct case name and number match the document you are filing.
Search for appropriate creditor from drop down list. Verify that address is the same. 
If creditor is not listed or different address, Add creditor:
Select Add Creditor 
Enter creditor name and mailing address in the appropriate fields.
Select type of creditor: Creditor or Administrative
Select yes if on Creditor Committee.
Last Entry, if there are no more creditors to be added, click on  Last Entry and then click on File a Proof of Claim hyperlink.
Add more creditors, click on Continue and then click on the Creditor Maintenance hyperlink to add and repeat step. 
Select appropriate creditor from drop down list. 
Enter all information in the appropriate fields for the claim you are filing. 

Fields are: 
Amends a Claim # - BYPASS THIS FIELD 
Duplicates a Claim #  - BYPASS THIS FIELD 
Filed by: 
Late: BYPASS THIS FIELD
Status: BYPASS THIS FIELD 

Unsecured, Secured, Priority - Select type of claim and enter dollar amount(s) Important!: If no amount is entered, this claim will be considered defective.

Description or Remarks - Type further description or remarks for the claim.  

Important!: Adding creditors does not amend schedules.

Miscellaneous Documents

Miscellaneous type documents are amendments, exhibits, interrogatories, etc. If you cannot find the doctype in any of the other categories, you will most likely find it here. 

Instructions: 

Select Bankruptcy
Select Miscellaneous Documents
Ensure correct case name and number match the document you are filing.
Select the appropriate Document Event from directory.
Verify filing entry is correct before submitting the "Final Docket Text."
Save the Notice of Electronic Filing.

Motions/Applications

Motions or Applications are pleadings requesting the court to order and rule in favor of the applicant.

Instructions: 

Select Bankruptcy
Select Motions/Applications 
Ensure correct case name and number match the document you are filing.
Select the appropriate Document Event from directory.
Verify filing entry is correct before submitting the "Final Docket Text."
Save the Notice of Electronic Filing.

Notices & Hearings

A Notice delivers information concerning a matter to a specific case, such as changes (adding/deleting/correcting parties or case data) and/or hearing dates, time, location. Important!: File notices and/or requests as a separate docket entry. This will create deadlines and/or calendar information.

BEFORE Filing Electronically obtain the applicable hearing information from the Courts web site.

(406) 497-1240

Instructions: 

Select Bankruptcy 
Select Notices & Hearings
Ensure correct case name and number match the document you are filing. 
Select the appropriate Document Event from directory.
Verify filing entry is correct before submitting the "Final Docket Text."
Save the Notice of Electronic Filing.

Plan

In this category you will find document events regarding the Plan, such as Pre-Confirmation of Plan, Disclosure Statement and the Plan itself .

Instructions:

Select Bankruptcy
Select Plan 
Ensure correct case name and number match the document you are filing. 
Select the appropriate Document Event from directory.
Verify filing entry is correct before submitting the "Final Docket Text."
Save the Notice of Electronic Filing.

Claims Action

File document regarding a filed proof of claim. If filing a request for hearing along with the claims action, see Notices & Hearings. 

Instructions: 

Select Bankruptcy
Select Claims Action
Ensure correct case name and number match the document you are filing. 
Select the appropriate Document Event from directory.

If submitting a notice, file separately and not as an attachment (see Notices & Hearings.) 

Verify filing entry is correct before submitting the "Final Docket Text."
Save the Notice of Electronic Filing.