As indicated in the December 1, 2008 What's New announcement regarding the Local Rules , in order to allow the bar some time to change software or other office procedures, the new Chapter 13 form plan and procedure should be implemented in cases filed on January 1, 2009 and thereafter. A new confirmation order shall be issued by the Court in those cases. The Chapter 13 Trustees have expressed a concern that use of the new plan prior to that time may lead to confusion in case administration. Therefore, in the event the new plan and procedure is used in cases prior to that date, it is the proponent's responsibility to advise the Court that the new confirmation order should be issued.

The bar should also be advised that the changes to SC LBR 4001-1, including the change in time for objections from 10 days to 14 days, was immediately effective. Parties filing Motions to Modify the Stay should use the new forms shown as Exhibits A and B to that Rule.