The Practitioners Handbook (the “Handbook”) is an online tool intended to highlight aspects of practice in the Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Tennessee. It includes specific information, instructions, and requirements regarding the Court and use of the Case Management Electronic Filing System (CM/ECF). The purpose of the Handbook is to assist lawyers, their staff, trustees, and the public when filing documents or requesting certain relief. The online version of the Handbook replaces the original 2007 .pdf version and incorporates the information contained in the legacy document. The Handbook should not be used as a substitute for the Local Bankruptcy Rules, the Electronic Case Filing Procedures, the Electronic Evidence Submission Application, Administrative Orders, or any other order or direction provided by the Court.
Although this Handbook is published by the Office of the Clerk, practitioners are ultimately responsible for the accuracy of their pleadings, and for ensuring documents are properly and timely filed with the Court. Please bring any inaccuracies in the Handbook to the attention of the Clerk of Court and freely suggest topics you would like to see added, expanded, or clarified.