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Listed below are all orders governing the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Nevada.
Administrative Orders
| Order Number | Reference | Effective Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Order 2023-10 | Brandon L. Phillips Attorney at Law, Bar No. 12264 |
12/7/2023 | Remains in full effect |
| Administrative Order 2023-09 | Court Operations during Government Shutdown |
09/29/2023 | Remains in full effect |
| Administrative Order 2023-08 | Randal R. Leonard Attorney at Law, Bar No. 6716 |
06/22/2023 | Remains in full effect |
| Administrative Order 2023-07 | Carrie E. Hurtik Attorney at Law, Bar No. 7028 |
04/21/2023 | Remains in full effect |
| Administrative Order 2023-06 | Christine Owen Attorney at Law, Bar No. 9141 |
04/21/2023 | No longer in effect. Reinstated by U.S. District Court of Nevada’s Order in Case No. 2:23-ms-00014 ((Dkt. # 12) on 2/21/24 |
| Administrative Order 2023-05 | Recission of Administrative Order 2020-14 |
04/17/2023 | Remains in full effect |
| Administrative Order 2023-04 | Michael D. Mazur Attorney at Law, Bar No. 11202 |
04/4/2023 | Remains in full effect |
| Administrative Order 2023-03 | Andras F. Babero Attorney at Law, Bar No. 1658 |
04/4/2023 | Remains in full effect |
| Administrative Order 2023-02 | Bankruptcy Court Transition to In-Person Hearings | 02/06/2023 | Remains in full effect |
| Administrative Order 2023-01 | Recission of Administrative Order 2020-03 | 01/05/2023 | Remains in full effect |
| Administrative Order 2022-06 | Federal Rule Changes on December 1, 2022 to Supersede Administrative Order 2020-01 | 12/01/2022 | Remains in full effect |
| Administrative Order 2022-05 | Use of Electronic Devices in the United States Bankruptcy Courts for the District of Nevada | 11/28/2022 | Remains in full effect |
| Administrative Order 2022-04 | Adoption of Temporary Amendment to Interim Bankruptcy Rule 1020 Corresponding to the Bankruptcy Threshold Adjustment and Technical Act | 07/26/2022 | No longer in effect. |
| Administrative Order 2022-03 | Not intentiontally used | ||
| Administrative Order 2022-02 | Recission of Administrative Order 2020-10 | 03/28/2022 | Remains in full effect |
| Administrative Order 2022-01 | Additional Requirement of Face Coverings for Access to the Bankruptcy Courthouses due to Circumstances Created by COVID-19 and Related Coronavirus | 03/2/2022 | Remains in full effect |
| Administrative Order 2021-12 | Administrative Order 2021-12: Requirement of Face Coverings for Access to Bankruptcy Courthouses | 08/2/2021 | No longer in effect. Superseded by Administrative Order 2022-01. |
| Administrative Order 2021-11 | Additional Requirement of Face Coverings for Access to the Bankruptcy Courthouses Due to Circumstances Created by COVID-19 and Related Coronavirus | 06/15/2021 | No longer in effect. Superseded by Administrative Order 2022-01. |
| Administrative Order 2021-10 | Order Adopting New Local Rule 2015.4 | 06/15/2021 | Remains in full effect |
| Administrative Order 2021-09 | Recission of Admin Order 2020-08, Reopening the Court's Las Vegas and Reno Intake Offices | 06/1/2021 | Remains in full effect |
| Administrative Order 2021-08 | Matthew Q. Callister, Attorney at Law, Bar No. 1396 | 04/20/2021 | Remains in full effect |
| Administrative Order 2021-07 | John A. Piet, Attorney at Law, Bar No. 10717 | 04/20/2021 | Remains in full effect |
| Administrative Order 2021-06 | Aaron A. Aquino, Attorney at Law, Bar No. 11772 | 04/20/2021 | Remains in full effect |
| Administrative Order 2021-05 | Vernon A. Nelson, Attorney at Law, Bar No. 6434 | 03/30/2021 | Remains in full effect |
| Administrative Order 2021-04 | Order Amending Local Rule 9018 | 03/02/2021 | Remains in full effect |
| Administrative Order 2021-03 | Harold P. Gewerter, Attorney at Law, Bar No. 499 | 02/01/2021 | Remains in full effect |
| Administrative Order 2021-02 | Edward E. Vargas, Attorney at Law, Bar No. 8702 | 02/01/2021 | Remains in full effect |
| Administrative Order 2021-01 | Order Adopting Chapter 13 Presumptive Attorney's Fees Guidelines | 02/01/2021 | Remains in full effect |
| Administrative Order 2020-17 | Transition to Mortgage Modification Program | 01/01/2021 | Remains in full effect |
| Administrative Order 2020-16 | Order Adopting Local Rules of Bankruptcy Practice Effective January 1, 2021 | 01/01/2021 | Remains in full effect |
| Administrative Order 2020-15 | Amendment of Local Rule 9037 | 09/01/2020 | Incorporated into Local Rules |
| Administrative Order 2020-14 | Court Operations Under Phase 2 of the Nevada United: Roadmap to Recovery Reopening Plan | 07/01/2020 | No longer in effect. Rescinded by Administrative Order 2023-05 |
| Administrative Order 2020-13 | Recission of Certain Administrative Orders Issued in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic | 07/01/2020 | Remains in full effect |
| Administrative Order 2020-12 | Attorney Discipline - Order of Suspension | 06/16/2020 | Remains in full effect |
| Administrative Order 2020-11 | Individual Subchapter V of Chapter 11 Discharges | 05/12/2020 | Incorporated into Local Rules |
| Administrative Order 2020-10 | Adoption of Interim Bankruptcy Rules Relating to SBRA Interim Rules with Revisions Necessitated by CARES Act; and Notice of Amended Official Forms | 04/22/2020 | No longer in effect. Rescinded by Administrative Order 2022-02. |
| Administrative Order 2020-09 | Court Operations Under the Exigent Circumstances Created by COVID-19 and Related Coronavirus | 04/09/2020 | No longer in effect. Rescinded by Administrative Order 2020-13. |
| Administrative Order 2020-08 | (1) Closure of the Clerk's Office in Reno, Nevada, to Public Access; and (2) Suspension of Court Courtesy Copy Requirements under LR 9014(e) | 03/26/2020 | No longer in effect. Rescinded by Administrative Order 2020-13. |
| Administrative Order 2020-07 | Requirement of Original Signatures on Electronic Filings | 03/25/2020 | Remains in full effect |
| Administrative Order 2020-06 | Extension of Certain Deadlines | 03/18/2020 | No longer in effect. Rescinded by Administrative Order 2020-13. |
| Administrative Order 2020-05 | Hearings to be Held Telephonically | 03/19/2020 | No longer in effect. Rescinded by Administrative Order 2020-13. |
| Administrative Order 2020-04 | Court Operations under the Exigent Circumstances Created by COVID-19 and Related Coronavirus | 03/16/2020 | No longer in effect. Rescinded by Administrative Order 2020-13. |
| Temporary Administrative Order 2020-03 | Restrictions on Visitors to the Courthouse | 03/16/2020 | No longer in effect. Rescinded by Administrative Order 2023-01. |
| Administrative Order 2020-02 | Amendment of Local Rule 3003 | 02/19/2020 | Incorporated into Local Rules |
| Administrative Order 2020-01 | Adoption of Interim Bankruptcy Rules | 02/19/2020 | No longer in effect. Superseded by Administrative Order 2022-06. |
| Administrative Order 2019-05 | Order Extending Interim Bankruptcy Rule 1007-1 | 12/19/2019 | Remains in full effect |
| Administrative Order 2019-04 | John Saba, Attorney at Law, Bar No. 165415 | 08/29/2019 | Remains in full effect |
| Administrative Order 2019-03 | Layne F. Barney, Attorney at Law, Bar No. 6563 | 12/21/2018 | Remains in full effect |
| Administrative Order 2019-02 | Not intentionally used | ||
| Administrative Order 2019-01 | James W. Pengilly, Attorney at Law, Bar No. 6085 | 01/08/2019 | No longer in effect. Superseded by District Court’s Order in Case No. 2:18-ms-99 ((Dkt. # 17) |
| Administrative Order 2018-06 | Court Operations During a Lapse in Appropriation or Continuing Resolution | 12/21/2018 | No longer in effect. Superseded by Administrative Order 2022-05. |
| Administrative Order 2018-05 | Amendment of Local Rule 5005 | 11/01/2018 | Incorporated into Local Rules |
| Administrative Order 2018-04 | Amendment of Local Rule 3011.1 | 10/01/2018 | Incorporated into Local Rules |
| Administrative Order 2018-03 | Amendment of Local Rule 4002 | 10/01/2018 | Incorporated into Local Rules |
| Administrative Order 2018-02 | Protocol Regarding Communication Devices | 06/12/2018 | Remains in full effect |
| Administrative Order 2018-01 | David A. Rahm, Attorney at Law, Bar No. 5098 |
02/16/2018 | Remains in full effect |
| Administrative Order 2017-05 | Amendment of Local Rule 1015 | 12/01/2017 | Incorporated into Local Rules |
| Administrative Order 2017-04 | Amendment of Local Rule 3015 | 12/01/2017 | Incorporated into Local Rules |
| Administrative Order 2017-03 | George R. Carter, Attorney at Law, Bar No. 169 | 10/04/2017 | Remains in full effect |
| Administrative Order 2017-02 | Chapter 13 Dismissals or Conversions under Federal Bankruptcy Rule 1017 | 08/01/2017 | Incorporated into Local Rules |
| Administrative Order 2017-01 | Jeffrey P. Aylward, Attorney at Law, Bar No. 7983 | 03/16/2017 | Remains in full effect |
| Administrative Order 2016-08 | Amendment of Local Rule 9018 Secret, Confidential, Scandalous, or Defamatory Matter |
12/01/2016 | Incorporated into Local Rules |
| Administrative Order 2016-07 | Amendment of Local Rule 7026 Discovery - General |
12/01/2016 | Incorporated into Local Rules |
| Administrative Order 2016-06 | Amendment of Local Rule 7067 Registry Funds |
12/01/2016 | Incorporated into Local Rules |
| Administrative Order 2016-05 | Service on Debtors who Request Debtor Electronic Bankruptcy Noticing (DeBN) | 09/01/2016 | Incorporated into Local Rules |
| Administrative Order 2016-04 | Amendment of Local Rule 3022.1 Chapter 11 Individual Discharges |
08/01/2016 | Incorporated into Local Rules |
| Administrative Order 2016-03 | Amendment of Local Rule 3015(h) Conduit Payments on Secured Claims in Chapter 13 Cases | 05/24/2016 | Incorporated into Local Rules |
| Administrative Order 2016-02 | Rescinding of Administrative Orders 2012-07 and 2010-03 | 05/11/2016 | Remains in full effect |
| Administrative Order 2016-01 | William O'Mara, Attorney at Law, Bar No. 837 | 01/29/2016 | Remains in full effect |
| Administrative Order 2015-06 | Amendment of Local Rules 2002 and 3015 | 12/01/2015 | Incorporated into Local Rules |
| Administrative Order 2015-05 | Amendment of Local Rule 3015 Regarding Chapter 13 Plan and Confirmation | 08/13/2015 | Incorporated into Local Rules |
| Administrative Order 2015-04 | Amendment of Local Rule 9037 Regarding Privacy Redactions | 08/13/2015 | Incorporated into Local Rules |
| Administrative Order 2015-03 | Barry Levinson, Attorney at Law, Bar No. 6721 | 04/02/2015 | Remains in full effect |
| Administrative Order 2015-02 | Keith E. Gregory, Attorney at Law, Bar No. 0232 | 03/30/2015 | Remains in full effect |
| Administrative Order 2015-01 | Luis J. Rojas, Attorney at Law, Bar No. 5107 | 03/05/2015 | Remains in full effect |
| Administrative Order 2014-09 | Gerry G. Zobrist, Attorney at Law, Bar No. 7223 | 12/04/2014 | Remains in full effect |
| Administrative Order 2014-08 | Mortgage Modification Mediation | 01/01/2015 | Incorporated into Local Rules |
| Administrative Order 2014-07 | Charles Lobello, Attorney at Law, Bar No. 5052 | 11/06/2014 | Remains in full effect |
| Administrative Order 2014-06 | Roberty Fry, Attorney at Law, Bar No. 702 | 09/08/2014 | Remains in full effect |
| Administrative Order 2014-05 | Randolph H. Goldberg, Attorney at Law, Bar No. 5970 | 08/26/2014 | Remains in full effect |
| Administrative Order 2014-04 | Local Rule 5005. Electronic Filing, Service, and Transmittal of Papers | 06/02/2014 | Incorporated into Local Rules |
| Administrative Order 2014-03 | Regarding Filing of Documents Through Electronic Proof of Claim System and Electronic Financial Management Certificate Program | 06/02/2014 | Incorporated into Local Rules |
| Administrative Order 2014-02 | The Adoption of the Fourth Amended Employment Dispute Resolution Plan | 03/01/2012 | Remains in full effect |
| Administrative Order 2014-01 | Order Authorizing Reimbursement of Filing Fees Paid by Chapter 7 Panel Trustees | 03/01/2014 | Incorporated into Local Rules |
| Administrative Order 2013-04 | Conduit Payments on Secured Claims in Chapter 13 Cases | 10/01/2013 | Incorporated into Local Rules |
| Administrative Order 2013-03 | Repeal of Local Rule 1015.1 | 09/01/2013 | Incorporated into Local Rules |
| Administrative Order 2013-02 | Disposition of Unclaimed Funds | 05/01/2013 | Incorporated into Local Rules |
| Administrative Order 2013-01 | Amendment of Local Rule 7067 Regarding Deposit and Investment of Registry | 03/01/2013 | Incorporated into Local Rules |
| Administrative Order 2012-07 | Amendment of Administrative Order 2010-03 - Loan Modifications in Las Vegas Chapter 13 Cases | 10/03/2012 | No longer in effect. Superseded by Administrative Order 2016-02 |
| Administrative Order 2012-06 | Amendment of Local Rule 5001 | 05/01/2012 | Incorporated into Local Rules |
| Administrative Order 2012-05 | Amendment of Local Rule 9022 and Administrative Order 2011-02 | 01/01/2012 | Incorporated into Local Rules |
| Administrative Order 2012-04 | Amendment of Local Rule 5009 | 01/01/2012 | Incorporated into Local Rules |
| Administrative Order 2012-03 | Amendment of Local Rule 2002 | 01/01/2012 | Incorporated into Local Rules |
| Administrative Order 2012-02 | Amendment of Administrative Order 2011-03 - Issuance of Chapter 11 Individual Discharges | 01/01/2012 | Incorporated into Local Rules |
| Administrative Order 2012-01 | Amendment of Local Rule 3015 to Delegate Noticing of Chapter 13 Plans to Debtor | 01/01/2012 | Incorporated into Local Rules |
| Administrative Order 2011-04 | Order Authorizing Trustee to Pay Bank Service Charges and Fees Incurred by Estates Accounts | 12/12/2011 | Incorporated into Local Rules |
| Administrative Order 2011-03 (amended; see AO 2012-02) | Issuance of Chapter 11 Individual Discharges | 07/01/2011 | Incorporated into Local Rules |
| Administrative Order 2011-02 (amended; see AO 2012-05) | Amendment of Local Rule 9022 | 07/01/2011 | Incorporated into Local Rules |
| Administrative Order 2011-01 | The Adoption of the Third Amended Employee Dispute Resolution Plan | 01/13/2011 | No longer in effect. Superseded by General Order 2014-02 |
| Administrative Order 2010-02 (amended; see AO 2012-05) | Amendment of Local Rule 9022. Notice of Judgment or Order | 01/01/2011 | Incorporated into Local Rules |
| Administrative Order 2010-03 | Loan Modifications in Chapter 13 | 12/13/2010 | No longer in effect. Superseded by Administrative Order 2012-07 |
| Administrative Order 2010-01 | Amendment of Local Rules 9014(g) and 9021(c) | 08/04/2010 | Incorporated into Local Rules |
| Administrative Order 2008-01 | Chapter 13 Pre-Confirmation Adequate Protection Payments | 03/31/2008 | Incorporated into Local Rules |
General Orders
U.S. District Court, District of Nevada General Orders
| Order Number | Reference | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|
| General Order 2024-05 | Establishment of a 5-Year Maximum Service Term for Chief Bankruptcy Judges in the Unites States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Nevada | 03/31/2025 |
| General Order 2022-03 | Vacating First Amended Temporary General Order 2022-01 Re: Vaccination Policy | 05/16/2022 |
| General Order 2022-02 | Face Coverings for Court Proceedings due to Circumstances Created by COVID-19 and Related Coronavirus | 05/03/2022 |
| General Order 2020-08 | Additional Requirement of Face Coverings for Access to the Courthouses due to Circumstances Created by COVID-19 and Related Coronavirus | 07/10/2020 |
| General Order 2020-01 | In the Matter of: Appointing August B. Landis as Chief Bankruptcy Judge for the District of Nevada | 04/01/2020 |
| General Order 2019-07 | 3rd Amended General Order regarding Pro Bono Program | 10/18/2024 |
| General Order 2019-04 | Delegation of Authority to the Bankruptcy Judges for the Promulgation of Local Rules | 08/15/2019 |
| General Order 2015-04 | Order Adopting Local Rules of Practice | 01/01/2016 |
| General Order 2015-02 | In the Matter of: Appointing Bruce T. Beesley as Chief Bankruptcy Judge for the District of Nevada | 10/01/2015 |
| General Order 2012-02 | Order Adopting Local Rules of Practice | 12/13/2012 |
| General Order 2009-05 | Amendment of Local Rules for the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Nevada | 12/01/2009 |
| General Order 2009-04 | Amendment of Interim Bankruptcy Rule 1007-I | 12/01/2009 |
| General Order 2008-05 | General Order Relating to Adoption of Interim Rule 1007-1 | 12/19/2008 |
| LV Chapter 7 | Order Directing Reassignment of Cases to Bankruptcy Chief Judge Mike K. Nakagawa | 09/01/2006 |
| LV Chapter 11 | Order Directing Reassignment of Cases to Bankruptcy Chief Judge Mike K. Nakagawa | 09/01/2006 |
| LV Chapter 13 | Order Directing Reassignment of Cases to Bankruptcy Chief Judge Mike K. Nakagawa | 09/01/2006 |
| RN Chapter 13 | Order Directing Reassignment of Cases to Bankruptcy Chief Judge Mike K. Nakagawa | 09/01/2006 |