Generic Document

Quick Note

Avoid using the generic docket events whenever possible. Use the Generic Document event only when the document being filed:

  • does not have a specific event

    For Example:Notice

  • is being amended and the docket event is listed here.

    If the event is not listed, click on Search and use the specific event and select Amended from the drop down menu at the "modify docket text as appropriate"screen.

  1. Click Bankruptcy or Adversary Menu
  2. Click Miscellaneous
  3. Enter the bankruptcy case number, or adversary proceeding number.

    **When following the steps below, click the Next button to navigate to the next screen.

  4. Select Generic Document from the event list.
  5. At the Select the Party screen, select the Party. If the party is not listed, click on Add/Create New Party.
  6. The following message displays:

    Avoid using Generic Document unless the document being filed does not have a specific event or is being amended and you have reviewed the docket event list under Quick Note in the Online Manual and verified the event is listed.

  7. Browse, verify, and attach the document.
  8. Document description:enter the description of the document you are filing
  9. Check the box Refer to existing event(s)?
  10. Select the category to which your event relates.
  11. Select the appropriate event(s) to which your event relates.
  12. Review final docket text.
  13. NEF Displays