CAEB — Filing Proofs of Claim By Electronic Means Directly With The Clerk of Court

Source: https://www.caeb.uscourts.gov/documents/Forms/GeneralOrders/GO.11-03.pdf

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1 UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 12/01/11 2

3 UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT In re ) EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 4 ) FILING PROOFS OF CLAIM BY ) 5 ELECTRONIC MEANS DIRECTLY WITH ) GENERAL ORDER 11-03 THE CLERK OF COURT ) 6 )

7 IT IS ORDERED that in all cases, proofs of claim may be filed by electronic means

8 directly with the Clerk of Court according to those guidelines established by the Clerk.

9 IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that when filing proofs of claim, the claimant shall

10 comply with the requirements of Bankruptcy Rule 3001(c) and (d) regarding the attachment

11 of documentation in electronic format sufficient to establish the validity and status of the

12 claim asserted, pursuant to the Clerk’s guidelines.

13 IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the filing of a proof of claim by electronic means

14 directly with the Clerk shall constitute the filing claimant’s approved signature by law, and

15 the provisions of 18 U.S.C. §152(4) shall apply to the filing of a proof of claim under this

16 procedure.

17 IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the filing of a proof of claim by electronic means

18 in accordance with the Clerk’s guidelines shall constitute entry of the claim pursuant to

19 Bankruptcy Rule 5003.

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21 DATED: December 1, 2011 FOR THE COURT:

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23 Honorable Christopher M. Klein, 24 Chief Judge

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