CACB — Mega Case Procedures Checklist

Source: https://www.cacb.uscourts.gov/sites/cacb/files/documents/forms/Mega%20Case%20Checklist.pdf

Attorney or Party Name, Address, Telephone & FAX Numbers, and California State Bar Number CHAPTER:

CASE NO.:

UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT CASE NAME:
CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

MEGA CASE PROCEDURES CHECKLIST

Estimate of: Number of Creditors Assets Number of Claims to be filed Number of Pleadings to be filed Number of Adversary Proceedings to be filed

It is proposed the following will be employed by the estate (check all that apply):

Noticing Agent/Claims Processor Estate Clerk Independent Printer Other

Instructions: Mark either the “YES” or “NO” box for each question listed in this declaration. For each question that a “NO” box is marked (other than question 1, 20 or 30), an explanation must be provided on the “COMMENTS” page.

I. Noticing Agent/Claims Processor

Delegation of Noticing/Claims Service Functions - The noticing/claims agent (“Agent”) maintains the claims docket for the Court and performs all claims functions required by statute. The noticing/claims agent also maintains a database of all creditors in the case and sends notices to these creditors, as requested by the Court.

YES NO

1. Are you proposing the estate hire a Noticing Agent/Claims Processor? (If no, skip to Section II.)

2. Is the price list attached to the motion and are the service charges fair and reasonable?

3. Does the motion state the Debtor has surveyed or solicited bids from different claims processing and
noticing agents before designating a proposed agent?

3a. If no, what criteria was used to select the agent?

4. Does the motion state the Agent is not a creditor in the case?

5. Does the motion state the Agent shall be subject to the consent and approval of the Clerk of Court?

6. Does the motion state the Agent shall be at the expense of the estate and be paid directly by the
Debtor?

June 19, 2003

Mega Case Procedures Checklist - Page 2 of 5

YES NO

7. Does the motion state the Agent shall be under the supervision and control of the Clerk of Court but
not be an employee of the United States government?

8. Does the motion state the Agent shall waive any rights to receive compensation from the United
States government in its capacity as Agent in this case?

9. Does the motion state the Agent shall not employ any past or present employees of the Debtor in
connection with its work as the Agent in this case unless otherwise approved by the Clerk of Court?

10. Does the motion state the Agent shall maintain copies of all proofs of claim or interest at a location
other than where the originals are maintained?

11. Does the motion state the Agent shall implement security measures to ensure the completeness and
integrity of the claims registers as approved by the Clerk of Court?

12. Does the motion state the Agent shall transmit to the Clerk of Court a copy of the claims registers
every week or as frequently as requested by the Clerk of Court?

13. Does the motion state the Agent shall provide a proof of claim viewing area without charge during
normal business hours (9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Pacific Time)?

13a. In what city is the viewing area located? (provide address)

14. Does the motion state the Clerk of Court shall be entitled to inspect the Agent’s premises at anytime?

15. Does the motion state the Agent shall audit the claims information periodically to satisfy the Clerk of
Court that the claims information is being appropriately and accurately recorded in the Court’s claims
register?

16. Does the motion state the Clerk of Court shall be able to independently audit the claims information
at anytime?

II. Motions and Other Pleadings

17. Does the motion state the party submitting a particular pleading or other document with the Court shall be responsible for all noticing and service functions relevant to the particular matter as may be required under applicable rules and shall file with the Clerk of Court a declaration of service regarding such noticing and service?

III. Notice of Entry of Order or Judgment

18. Does the motion state the attorney for the party submitting the proposed order or judgment shall serve copies upon all parties entitled to receive notice of the entry of the order or judgment as soon as practicable?

19. Does the motion state the attorney shall be responsible for photocopying the conformed copies in order to relieve the Clerk’s Office from the large burden of photocopying these orders?

June 19, 2003

Mega Case Procedures Checklist - Page 3 of 5

IV. Employment of Special Employees of the Estate (Estate Clerk)

YES NO

20. Does the motion state the Debtor shall furnish one or more employees to assist the Clerk’s Office in the administration of this case as the Clerk of Court deems necessary. (If no, skip to Section V.)

21. The employee shall not be designated as a part-time employee in the motion or order?

22. Does the motion state the employee of the Estate shall be subject to the consent and approval of the Clerk of Court?

23. Does the motion state the employee of the Estate shall be at the expense of the estate and be paid directly by the Debtor?

24. Does the motion state the employee of the Estate shall be under the supervision and control of the Clerk of Court but not be an employee of the United States government?

25. Does the motion state an employee of the Estate shall waive any rights to receive compensation from the United States government in its capacity as an employee in this case?

26. Does the motion state an employee of the Estate shall not be a past or present employee of the Debtor unless otherwise approved by the Clerk of Court?

27. Does the motion state an employee of the Estate may perform non-estate functions as the Clerk of Court deems necessary in exchange for Clerk’s Office employees performing court-related docketing functions for the Estate?

V. Additional Space and Equipment

28. Does the motion state the Debtor shall be directly responsible for the cost of any additional space or equipment such as designated telephone lines and automation equipment, etc., if necessary?

29. Does the motion state the Debtor shall be responsible for payment for the designated post office boxes retained for receiving filings in this case?

VI. Independent Printer

Delegation of Printer Functions - At an offsite location near the Court, the independent printer (“Printer”) maintains copies
of all orders, pleadings and other documents filed in the case for inspection by the public during business hours. The
printer also provides copies of these documents and case dockets to the public for a fee.

30. Are you proposing the estate hire a Printer? (If no, skip to the signature section VII.)

31. Is the Printer located off the Court’s premises but in close proximity to the appropriate divisional office
of the Court?

32. Is the price list attached to the motion and are the service charges fair and reasonable?

33. Does the motion state the service charges cannot be changed without prior approval from the Clerk
of Court?

June 19, 2003

Mega Case Procedures Checklist - Page 4 of 5

YES NO

34. Does the motion state the Debtor has surveyed or solicited bids from different printing services before
designating a proposed printer?

34a. If no, what criteria was used to select the proposed Printer?

35. Does the motion state the Printer shall not be a creditor in the case?

36. Does the motion state the Printer shall be subject to the consent and approval of the Clerk of Court?

37. Does the motion state the Printer shall be at the expense of the estate and be paid directly by the
Debtor?

38. Does the motion state the Printer shall be under the supervision and control of the Clerk of Court but
not be an employee of the United States government?

39. Does the motion state the Printer shall waive any rights to receive compensation from the United
States government in its capacity as Printer in this case?

40. Does the motion state the Printer shall not employ any past or present employees of the Debtor in
connection with its work as the Printer in this case unless otherwise approved by the Clerk of Court?

41. Does the motion state the Printer shall provide a proof of claim viewing area without charge during
normal business hours (9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Pacific Time)?

41a. In what city is the viewing area located? (provide address)

42. Does the motion state the Printer shall provide the Clerk of Court copies of any document filed in this
case without charge?

43. Does the motion state the Printer shall implement security measures to ensure the completeness and
integrity of the set of pleadings as approved by the Clerk of Court?

44. Does the motion state the Clerk of Court shall be entitled to inspect the Printer’s premises at anytime?

June 19, 2003

Mega Case Procedures Checklist - Page 5 of 5

COMMENTS: If you need additional space, please attach an additional piece of paper.

Item # Comment:

Item # Comment:

Item # Comment:

Item # Comment:

Item # Comment:

COMMENTS OF THE CLERK’S OFFICE

The Clerk’s Office has no objection.

The Clerk’s Office objects as set forth below.

Other:

Dated: By: Signature

Print Name and Title

June 19, 2003