Ombudsman Report
STEP 1 Select Bankruptcy from main menu
STEP 2 Select Misc Events category
STEP 3 Enter case number; click [NEXT]
STEP 4 Select Ombudsman Report from drop down menu; click [NEXT]
STEP 5 If this is a joint filing, place a check in the box and click [NEXT]. If this is not a joint filing, click [NEXT] to skip this screen.
STEP 6 Select the Party or click Add/Create New Party; click [NEXT]
TIP - If this is the first time you are appearing on behalf of this party, you will be asked to create an association between the attorney and client on the next screen as shown below:
Please be aware that unchecking the association check box will prevent you from receiving Notices of Electronic Filing in this case.
STEP 7 Upload the PDF document and any attachments (ie: Certificate of Service, Proposed Order); click [NEXT]
TIP - Be sure to upload the correct .pdf document. After Browsing your files, right click on your file name and select open from the pop up menu. If you upload the wrong .pdf document and notice the error while you are still on this screen, highlight the file name and click REMOVE from the list.
STEP 8 Screen displays, Reporting Period (MM/DD/YY). User must enter the beginning and ending reporting periods in the above format; click [NEXT]
STEP 9 Confirm case information; click [NEXT]
STEP 10 Docket text displays. The entry cannot be modified on this screen. If modification is necessary, use the [BACK] button on your browser.
SAMPLE DOCKET ENTRY
Ombudsman Report for the period of [free text] through [free text] filed by Test Attorney on behalf of Test Client. (test atty)
STEP 11 Notice of Electronic Filing displays.