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     In order to promote efficiency and consistency in practice across our district, the court has promulgated the below confirmation orders (hyperlinks) for use in cases under Subchapter V of Chapter 11. Each of the orders deals with a different confirmation scenario: 

          (1) Individual Debtor/Consensual Confirmation; 

          (2) Individual Debtor/Non-Consensual Confirmation; 

          (3) Corporate Debtor/Consensual Confirmation; and 

          (4) Corporate Debtor/Non-Consensual Confirmation.

     There are two major points of distinction between the orders: (i) whether confirmation is consensual (11 U.S.C. § 1191(a)) or non-consensual (11 U.S.C. § 1191(b)); and (ii) discharge, the timing and scope of which depend upon whether the reorganized debtor is an individual or a corporate entity and whether plan confirmation is consensual or non-consensual.

     Please understand that these orders are a starting point. As early as practicable in any given case, we encourage you to address with your presiding judge what changes they – or you – might wish to make to these orders when the time comes. We also encourage brevity and simplicity.

     As always, we thank you for your hard work and professionalism.