Court Rules
Bankruptcy

Judge Karen B. Owens

Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies

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District of Delaware

Limits & Logistics

Courtesy Copies

All filings

  • Unless Otherwise Directed

Exhibit

  • 2 copies • Hand Delivery • At Least One Hour Prior To Proceeding
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Document Format Requirements4 rules

FormattingCivil cases

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Please provide chambers with a hyperlinked fee index containing all fee applications under consideration and supporting documentation, such as individual monthly applications, certificates of no objection, objections, and certifications of counsel.

Summary: A hyperlinked fee index with all fee applications and supporting documentation must be provided to chambers for fee application consideration.

FormattingCivil cases

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Please provide chambers with a hyperlinked claims index or a file share link containing copies of all proofs of claim (with all attachments) along with the objection to those claims.

Summary: A hyperlinked claims index or file share link with all proofs of claim and related objections must be provided to chambers.

FormattingCivil cases

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counsel for the movant shall endeavor to provide to the Court the revised form of order in clean and redline form at least one hour prior to the hearing.

Summary: Revised proposed orders must be provided to the Court in clean and redline form at least one hour before the hearing.

FormattingCivil cases

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If hard copies are required, please note the following for the convenience of the Court: a. Provide two sets of all hard copy materials. b. Staple all documents that are not included in a binder. c. Insert exhibit tabs where appropriate. d. Print sealed documents on yellow paper.

Summary: Hard copy materials must be provided in two sets, stapled if not in a binder, with exhibit tabs where appropriate, and sealed documents printed on yellow paper.

Document Filing Requirements3 rules

Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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All agendas for in-person proceedings must include the following: This proceeding will be conducted in-person. All counsel and witnesses are expected to attend unless permitted to appear remotely via Zoom. Please refer to Judge Owens’s Chambers Procedures (https://www.deb.uscourts.gov/content/judge-karen-b-owens) and the Court’s website (http://www.deb.uscourts.gov/ecourt-appearances) for information on who may participate remotely, the method of allowed participation (video or audio), Judge Owens’s expectations of remote

Summary: Agendas for in-person court proceedings must include specified text regarding in-person attendance requirements, remote participation options, and references to relevant chambers procedures and court eCourt appearance resources.

Document Type

Agenda

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Chambers Procedures (effective January 2024) · Jan 2024 · p. 2
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Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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All related docket numbers must be included in the caption of the proposed e-order when uploaded.

Summary: All related docket numbers must be included in the caption of the proposed e-order upon upload.

Document Type

Proposed Order

Content & Formatting
Case Number
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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All agendas for remote proceedings must include the following: This proceeding will be conducted remotely via Zoom. Please refer to Judge Owens’s Chambers Procedures (https://www.deb.uscourts.gov/content/judge-karen-b-owens) and the Court’s website (http://www.deb.uscourts.gov/ecourt-appearances) for information on the method of allowed participation (video or audio), Judge Owens’s expectations of remote participants, and the advance registration requirements. Registration is required by 4:00 p.m. (Eastern time) the business day before the hearing unless otherwise noticed using the eCourtAppearances tool available on the Court’s website.

Summary: All remote proceeding agendas must include specified content about the Zoom proceeding, participation methods, judge’s expectations, and registration requirements.

Document Type

Agenda

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Chambers Procedures (effective January 2024) · Jan 2024 · p. 3
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Filing & Service rules

Electronic Filing Rules

Proposed orders must be filed electronically, with all related docket numbers in the caption and exhibits uploaded as separate attachments.

Judge Owens only accepts proposed orders electronically. All related docket numbers must be included in the caption of the proposed e-order when uploaded. Additionally, all exhibits to the proposed order must be uploaded as separate attachments.

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Courtesy Copy Requirements

Two hard copies of each exhibit must be delivered to chambers at least one hour before the proceeding, unless otherwise directed.

Unless otherwise directed, the Court requires two hard copies of each exhibit delivered to chambers at least one hour prior to the start of the proceeding.

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Page 3 | Witnesses and Exhibits

Only hard copies of Notice of Completion of Briefing binders and trial exhibits may be delivered to chambers, unless otherwise directed.

Unless otherwise directed, counsel must only deliver hard copies of Notice of Completion of Briefing binders and trial exhibits to chambers.

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Page 4 | Hard Copy Documents

About United States District Judge Karen B. Owens

Karen B. Owens is a bankruptcy judge in the District of Delaware, headquartered in Wilmington, a court that handles a high volume of complex corporate and patent litigation.

Practitioners should consult the judge's Chambers Procedures, effective January 2024, which outline the court's expectations and practices.

Common questions about Judge Karen B. Owens's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Karen B. Owens?

Courtesy-copy rule applies for all covered filings. Details: delivery unless otherwise directed. Only hard copies of Notice of Completion of Briefing binders and trial exhibits may be delivered to chambers, unless otherwise directed.

View ruleSource: page 4, section Hard Copy Documents

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Karen B. Owens?

Judge Karen B. Owens' formatting rule includes provide two sets of all hard copy materials, staple all documents not included in a binder, insert exhibit tabs where appropriate, and print sealed documents on yellow paper. Hard copy materials must be provided in two sets, stapled if not in a binder, with exhibit tabs where appropriate, and sealed documents printed on yellow paper.

View ruleSource: page 4, section Hard Copy Documents

What must be included with agenda filings before Judge Karen B. Owens?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Agendas for in-person court proceedings must include specified text regarding in-person attendance requirements, remote participation options, and references to relevant chambers procedures and court eCourt appearance resources.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Manner of Hearings and Other Proceedings

What must be included with proposed order filings before Judge Karen B. Owens?

The rule requires case number. All related docket numbers must be included in the caption of the proposed e-order upon upload.

View ruleSource: page 3, section Presentation of Orders

Is electronic filing required before Judge Karen B. Owens?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Proposed orders must be filed electronically, with all related docket numbers in the caption and exhibits uploaded as separate attachments.

View ruleSource: page 3, section Presentation of Orders
Complete rules summary for Judge Karen B. Owens

Only hard copies of Notice of Completion of Briefing binders and trial exhibits may be delivered to chambers, unless otherwise directed.

Agendas for in-person court proceedings must include specified text regarding in-person attendance requirements, remote participation options, and references to relevant chambers procedures and court eCourt appearance resources.

All remote proceeding agendas must include specified content about the Zoom proceeding, participation methods, judge’s expectations, and registration requirements.

Two hard copies of each exhibit must be delivered to chambers at least one hour before the proceeding, unless otherwise directed.

Proposed orders must be filed electronically, with all related docket numbers in the caption and exhibits uploaded as separate attachments.

All related docket numbers must be included in the caption of the proposed e-order upon upload.

Revised proposed orders must be provided to the Court in clean and redline form at least one hour before the hearing.

Hard copy materials must be provided in two sets, stapled if not in a binder, with exhibit tabs where appropriate, and sealed documents printed on yellow paper.

A hyperlinked fee index with all fee applications and supporting documentation must be provided to chambers for fee application consideration.

A hyperlinked claims index or file share link with all proofs of claim and related objections must be provided to chambers.

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