4001-1 Continuation or Imposition of Automatic Stay

(a)     Contents of Motion. Motions filed pursuant to Code §§ 362(c)(3)(B), (c)(4)(B), (h)(2), or (n)(2) shall include: 1) the prior case number(s) and filing court(s); 2) the dates and circumstances under which each prior case was dismissed; 3) whether a stay relief motion had been granted or was pending in a prior case at the time of dismissal; 4) the identity and mailing address of any attorney or pro se creditor who had appeared or filed a stay motion in a prior case; 5) whether any presumption of lack of good faith arises in the current case pursuant to Code § 362(c)(3)(C) or (4)(D) and, if so, the facts movant relies on to rebut the presumption; and 6) whether the debtor seeks to stay one or all creditors.

(b)     Deadline to File Motion. A motion to continue or impose the stay shall be filed within seven days of the petition date. Untimely motions may be denied after a hearing or sua sponte.

(c)     Requirement to Obtain Hearing and Objection Deadline. Before filing a motion to continue or impose the stay, movant shall contact the courtroom deputy for the assigned judge to request a hearing and an objection deadline. Unless the court orders otherwise, the deadline to object shall be ten days from the date the motion and notice are served. The notice shall state that if no objections are timely filed, the court may grant the relief requested without further notice. Movant shall immediately serve the motion and notice.

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