JUDGE LAFFERTY’S PROCEDURE REGARDING TRUSTEE MOTIONS FOR TURNOVER OF TAX REFUNDS

[Updated February 1, 2019]

Judge Lafferty has established the following procedure for motions for turnover of potential tax refunds filed by a Chapter 7 Trustee:

1. Any motion for turnover of tax refunds should be served on the Debtor and, if the Debtor is represented by counsel, Debtor’s counsel.
2. The motion should be set for hearing after a notice period of at least five (5) days, to be heard on the next available 10:30 a.m. Wednesday law and motion calendar.
3. The Court will consider a request for hearing on shortened time regarding the motion if necessary.