PRO SE PARTIES

Parties unrepresented by counsel and appearing before the Panel are considered to be “pro se parties” representing themselves. Only individuals are permitted to appear pro se. Pro se parties must ensure their appeal is perfected in a manner and within the time limits prescribed in all applicable rules and must prosecute the appeal with diligence. Changes in address must be reported to the BAP Clerk in writing. -11- Explanatory Note: See In re Rainbow Magazine, Inc., 77 F.3d 278 (9th Cir. 1996); In re Eisen, 14 F.3d 469, 471 (9th Cir. 1994). Corporations, partnerships and associations are not permitted to appear in federal court except through a licensed attorney. Rowland v. California Men’s Colony, 506 U.S. 194 (1993); In re America West Airlines, Inc., 40 F.3d 1058 (9th Cir. 1994). -12-