Sanctions

Rev. 05/10/19
MOTION FOR SANCTIONS
  • Debtor Attorney for misconduct 9011
  • USC 28 Section 1927
  • Violation of the Automatic Stay
  • Violation of the Discharge Injunction
Overview:
 
Sanctions are usually monetary fines levied upon a party to a legal action, or his/her attorney, for violating rules of procedure, failing to comply with a court order or for abusing the judicial process. A motion for sanctions under FRBR 9011(b) shall be made separately from other motions or requests.
 
This filing should be accompanied by the Motion and a Proposed Order.  When required by Local Bankruptcy Rule 9013-3, a Certificate of Service must also be filed.
 
For order format, please see Proposed Orders
 
 
Codes, Rules and Forms:

Bankruptcy Code:

28 U.S.C. § 1927

Bankruptcy Rule:

9011(b) & (c)

Local Rule:

None

Local  Form:

None
 
CM/ECF Event(s):
 
            Motions/Applications, Sanctions
 
 
I.     Noticing:
 

       A.       Type:                  Hearing Required - 21 day language

       B.       Who Serves:     Clerk

       C.       Service:            D, DA, T and/or UST, L20, COMM, P