CM/ECF CASE FLAGS
(Effective January 31, 2008)
| Flag | Definition | Disposition of Flag |
|---|---|---|
| 707(b) | Presumption of Abuse under707(b); set when UST Statement of Presumed Abuse is filed | Order Granting Exemption from means test removes this flag. |
| 707OBJ | Objection to Discharge of Debtor | Removed when an Order is entered which grants or denies the objection. If the objection to discharge is granted, then another flag would be posted showing the discharge denied. |
| APPEAL | Appeal | Removed when all pending appeals are concluded by an order of the appellate court, and closed out administratively by the USBC Clerk. |
| BAPCPA | BAPCPA Case | Remains on the case |
| CLMAGT | Claims Agent | Remains on the case |
| CLOSED | Case Closed | Removed only if case is reopened |
| CONS | Consolidated Case | Remains on docket unless an order is entered vacating the consolidation the cases. |
| DEFER | Fee Deferred | Financial Department will remove when fees are paid. |
| DISCH-1 | Discharge of One Joint Debtor | Remains on the case |
| DISCHDENIED | Discharge Denied | Remains on the case |
| DISCHREVOKED | Discharge Revoked | Remains on the case |
| DISCHVACATED | Discharge Vacated | Remains on the case |
| DISMISSED | Case Dismissed | Remains on the case |
| DISMPREJUDICE | Case Dismissed with Prejudice | Remains on the case |
| DebtEd | Post-Petition Financial Management Course Required | Removed when Debtor(s) files certification showing completion of training course. |
| EXHS | Exhibits filed with the Court - at court hearings - used by Clerk’s office to track the holding of exhibits until they can be returned after the appeal period has passed on orders. | Removed after exhibits are returned to attorney who submitted (or destroyed) pursuant to Local Rule 5003(b)(4), (5) |
| FRAUDULENTFILING | Set when an Order is entered stating the case was a fraudulent filing. | Remains on the case |
| FeeDueINST | Installment Payment Due | Removed when filing fee is paid in full. |
| FeeDueVP | Fee Due - Verified Petition | Removed when filing fee is paid in full. |
| HoldClosing | Hold Closing | Removed when whatever issued held up the closing is concluded. |
| HoldDischarge | Hold Discharge | Removed when whatever issued held up the discharge is concluded. |
| IncFile | Incomplete Filing - not used on BAPCPA cases | Removed on Pre-BAPCPA cases when required schedules/statements are filed. |
| JNTADMN | Jointly Administered | Remains on docket unless an order is entered vacating the joint administration of the cases. |
| LEAD | Lead Case - used when two or more cases are “consolidated” or “jointly administered”. | Remains on docket unless an order is entered vacating the consolidation or joint administration of the cases. |
| MEANSNO | Presumption of Abuse = No | Remains on the chapter 7 case |
| MEANSU | Presumption of Abuse = Unknown | Remains on the chapter 7 case |
| MEANSYES | Presumption of Abuse = Yes | Remains on the chapter 7 case |
| PlnDue | Plan Due (Ch 11) - automatically sets on filing of chapter 11 | Automatically removed when Chapter 11 Plan is filed |
| REGISTRY | Registry - set when Clerk receives and deposits funds into the court registry account pending an order directing disbursement. | Removed when order directs disbursement |
| RLFORD | Relief Ordered | Remains on the case |
| SPLITCASE | Joint Case Severed | Remains on the case |
| Sanctions | Sanctions - set when sanctions are ordered | Removed when sanctions are paid |
| SmBus | Chapter 11 Small Business | Remains on the case |
| TRANSFER | Case Transferred | Remains on the case |
| WDREF | Withdrawal of Reference | Removed when Withdrawal of Reference is closed |