Facsimile Request for Telephonic Appearance Form; Emergency Motions; Judicial Variance Statement; Procedures For Auction Sales; Reaffirmation Agreement Information and Notice; Submission of Orders for Signature; Trial Procedures; Telephonic Appearance Procedures; January 1, 2015; January 1, 2018; Ja

Hon. Geraldine Mund · U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California

Role: Bankruptcy Judge

Bluebook Citation: Hon. Geraldine Mund, Facsimile Request for Telephonic Appearance Form; Emergency Motions; Judicial Variance Statement; Procedures For Auction Sales; Reaffirmation Agreement Information and Notice; Submission of Orders for Signature; Trial Procedures; Telephonic Appearance Procedures; January 1, 2015; January 1, 2018; Ja, U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California

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=== Facsimile Request for Telephonic Appearance Form ===

FACSIMILE REQUEST FOR TELEPHONIC APPEARANCE (Central District - California - San Fernando Valley) (WHEN COMPLETED, FAX TO COURT CALL AT 866/533-2946) (One form per appearance - BEFORE JUDGE GERALDINE MUND ONLY) Today’s Date Firm Name Scheduler Name Scheduler Phone (Counsel is to review Judge Mund’s Local Local Rules to verify that telephonic appearance is allowed in specific type of proceeding.) Appearance Date Time BANKRUPTCY CASE INFORMATION Case Name Case Number Adv./Motion No. ATTORNEY INFORMATION Attorney Appearing Attorney Phone Attorney Fax PAYMENT INFORMATION COURT CALL ACCOUNT # Credit Card # Exp. Name on Card Address WARNING: Print and complete a copy as a reservation is not made online! This facsimile request for telephonic appearance may only be used if the requested appearance is faxed to Court Call at least 24 hours in advance of the scheduled hearing. YOU MUST CALL COURT CALL IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE A WRITTEN CONFIRMATION OF THIS TELEPHONIC APPEARANCE BY NO LATER THAN THE DAY PRIOR TO THE APPEARANCE. COURT CALL CONTACT PHONE NO. (866) 582-6878

=== Emergency Motions ===

EMERGENCY MOTIONS PROCEDURES For Chief Judge Geraldine Mund To obtain a hearing date for a motion on an emergency basis, the movant must file the following documents with the Clerk’s Office: 1. 2. 3. Application for an order setting the hearing date for a motion on an emergency basis and a proposed order thereon; Supporting declaration(s) justifying the setting of a hearing on an emergency basis; and Motion, including all supporting papers, for which the movant seeks an emergency hearing. To expedite the process of obtaining an emergency motion hearing date, when the movant files the documents with the Bankruptcy Court Clerk’s Office, they should also place courtesy copies of all the pleadings in the courtesy copy box adjacent to the elevators on the third floor of the SAN FERNANDO DIVISIONAL OFFICE, 21041 Burbank Boulevard, Woodland Hills, CA 91367. Judge Mund’s Law clerk will call the movant within 48 hours of the documents being filed. If the movant is not contacted by Judge Mund’s law clerk within 48 hours of filing the emergency motion, the movant shall call Judge Mund’s law clerk at (818) 587-2843. Revised 02/07/02

=== Judicial Variance Statement ===

JUDGE MUND’S PROCEDURES AND/OR JUDICIAL VARIANCE STATEMENT: (A) Fostering attorney development. To foster the professional development of attorneys who may be inexperienced in some matters (e.g., trial practice or oral arguments), and to address possible implicit or explicit biases, the following practices apply: (1) Two attorneys may argue. Many courts allow only one attorney per party to address the court. Judge Mund generally will permit attorneys to switch back and forth at will (so that the attorney who is less experienced can focus on discreet tasks can have the “backup” of a more experienced attorney). (2) Two attorneys may bill. Bankruptcy Courts have an independent duty to scrutinize professionals’ fee applications and to look for excessive time or billing rates (among other things). That does not mean that any time two attorneys for a party confer then only one of them may bill, or that any time two attorneys argue in court it is unnecessary. Professionals must always use good billing judgment. Judge Mund encourages more experienced attorneys to be alert to “win-win” opportunities to (a) enhance value by (b) conferring with, delegating to, and/or appearing with less experienced colleagues. However, if the matter is not complex, Judge Mund will question whether it warrants two attorneys to be present in court. (B) Proposed orders. Judge Mund generally adheres to the seven-day contested motion objection period under Local Bankruptcy Rule (“LBR”) 9021-1(b)(3)(B), unless the opposing party approves the form of the proposed order. If the parties to a contested motion do not want to wait for the contested motion objection period under LBR 9021-1(b)(3)(B), the parties may lodge a stipulated form of order. (1) L.O.U. Orders: The Court prefers that proposed orders be submitted (lodged) through the Court’s Lodged Order Upload (L.O.U.) program. For more information about how to use this program and detailed L.O.U. instructions, please visit http://cacb.uscourts.gov/lou-lodged-order-upload (2) Procedures for Deficient Orders: If a submitted L.O.U. order fails to comply with applicable Bankruptcy and Local rule, the Court will send an email notice via L.O.U. to the party who submitted the order. No further notice will be given. The deficient order will be marked “unused,” being treated as if no order has been submitted. Parties will still be responsible for complying with LBR 9021-1 and for relodging a proper order within the time set forth therein. The Court may, in its discretion, prepare and enter such order as it deems appropriate. (C) Discovery disputes. Before filing written motions to compel or quash discovery, unless otherwise excused the parties must first meet and confer (per LBR 7026-1(c . Once a written motion to compel or quash discovery is filed and a judge’s copy served, the Motion must be served on the responding party, which shall have seven days to object to the Motion. If a written objection is not timely filed and a judge’s copy served, the Court may conclude that there is no objection to the issuance of an Order to Compel or Quash Discovery. No hearing on a Motion to Compel or Quash Discovery will be held unless the Court so orders. Any request for sanctions relating to a discovery dispute must be made by separate noticed motion. The Court will consider a request to be available telephonically or electronically during a particular contested deposition, if necessary to reduce delay and cost. (D) Shortened time and Emergency Motions (less than 48 hours’ notice). (1) File the motion/application papers. (2) Notify Courtroom Deputy Emma Gonzalez at 818-587-2832 by phone. Follow LBR 9075-1(b). Exception: For extraordinarily urgent matters, requiring a hearing on less than 48 hours’ notice, call Courtroom Deputy Emma Gonzalez at 818-587-2832 for further instructions per LBR 9075-1(a). Please note that Judge Mund has no chambers staff. If Ms. Gonzalez is not reachable, please contact the chambers of any San Fernando Valley division judge for assistance. (E) Special Accommodations for Parties Appearing before Judge Mund. If counsel or any party appearing before Judge Mund requires special accommodations during the appearance (e.g., private space for nursing mothers; more frequent restroom breaks for health concerns; special seating), please contact either Courtroom Deputy Emma Gonzalez at 818-587-2832 prior to the hearing date to make any necessary arrangements. Ms. Gonzalez will inform her of any necessary accommodation so that Judge Mund can manage the hearing while maintaining the privacy of the requesting party. Please note that Judge Mund has no chambers staff. If Ms. Gonzalez is not reachable, please contact the chambers 1.28.2021 of any San Fernando Valley division judge for assistance. (F) Assigning matters to mediation. The Judge may order mediation even when parties do not consent. Unless, in her discretion, specific cause is shown for referring the matter to another Bankruptcy Judge, Judge Mund prefers that all matters be assigned to the members of the Mediation Panel. Please see http://www.cacb.uscourts.gov/mediation-program for more information about the members of the Court’s Mediation Panel. (G) Tentative Rulings. Judge Mund generally posts tentative rulings in advance of hearings. Where the tentative ruling states that no appearance is required, parties may still appear. Nonappearance is generally considered to be an indication that the party is submitting on the tentative ruling. Appearance is almost always required where the matter is opposed, however Judge Mund may determine that the matter is to be submitted solely on the papers and there will be no appearance or oral argument (per LBR 9013-1(j)(3 . The purpose of requiring appearances on all opposed matters is to allow the parties to make oral argument challenging the tentative ruling if they disagree with it. Tentative rulings are not final, nor should they discourage zealous oral advocacy. 1.28.2021

=== Procedures For Auction Sales ===

JUDGE MUND’S PROCEDURES FOR AUCTION SALES 1. Approval Process: Parties seeking approval of auction procedures may elect to bring a separate motion for approval of such procedures in advance of the sale motion pursuant to LBR 6004-1(b) or to include a request for approval of the sale procedures in the sale motion itself. 2. Auction Location/Identity of Auctioneer: If the parties so request, Judge Mund is generally willing to conduct an auction herself on the record at the time of the hearing on the sale motion or to permit the movant to conduct the sale at another location and/or time. If the sale is conducted outside of court, the movant need not provide the court with a transcript of the auction proceedings in order to obtain approval of the sale. A report from movant as to the outcome of the auction will generally suffice. 3. Conduct of Bidding: Parties will be required to comply with any bidding procedures approved by the Court, including any minimum overbid increments. (However, parties are always welcome to increase their bids by more than the minimum required overbid increment, should they so desire.) A bidder may elect to stop bidding at any time and then resume bidding later in the auction process, so long as the auction has not been concluded by that point. 4. Willingness to Make Exceptions: Movant may propose any auction procedures that movant considers reasonable and appropriate under the circumstances for a given sale. Judge Mund will consider all requests for approval of proposed auction procedures on a case-by-case basis. 5. Break-up Fees and Expense Reimbursements: a. As one of the justifications for approval of a breakup fee for a stalking horse is to reimburse the stalking horse for the costs that it has incurred in serving as a stalking horse, as a general rule, Judge Mund is reluctant to approve both an expense reimbursement and a bust- up fee. b. In approving expense reimbursements, Judge Mund prefers to approve the reimbursement of the stalking horse’s actual expenses up to a maximum amount or cap, rather than to approve a “flat fee” expense reimbursement that doesn’t require a showing that any expenses have actually been incurred. c. In larger cases, Judge Mund rarely approves a breakup fee of more than 1 to 4 percent. In smaller cases, she may approve a larger percentage in order to provide sufficient incentive for someone to serve as the stalking horse. d. Judge Mund may be willing to make an exception to any of these rules for cause shown in an appropriate case. 1 6. Backup Bidders: With the consent of the backup bidder, parties may include provisions in a sale order that require the backup bidder to perform in the event the successful bidder fails to close a transaction, but Judge Mund prefers to approve provisions in a sale order that create an option for a backup bidder to purchase at a set price if the successful bidder defaults. In such an instance, if the successful bidder fails to close in a timely manner, the movant notifies the backup bidder that it has a very short window of time within which to elect to perform, sign the asset sale agreement and return its deposit. Provided the backup bidder exercises this option, the parties need not return to court to obtain approval of a sale to the backup bidder. If the backup bidder and the movant agree to a sale of the assets on terms different from those contemplated by the existing sale order, the movant will need to seek approval of the new sale. 7. Good Faith Findings: As a general rule, a declaration from the movant as to the manner in which the purchaser was located and the arms-length nature of the negotiations will suffice to establish the showing necessary to obtain a good faith finding under section 363(m); however, if it appears that there may be connections or facts and circumstances of which movant may not be aware, the Court may require a declaration from the purchaser as well. The Court is unlikely to require live testimony from the successful bidder unless the facts and circumstances suggest that collusion, either among bidders or as between the successful bidder and the debtor or its insiders, may have occurred. 8. Rule 6004(h): If no one has objected to the sale or any objections to the sale have been resolved consensually by the conclusion of the sale hearing, Judge Mund is generally willing to include a waiver of the 14-day stay of Fed. R. Bankr. Proc. 6004(h) in the sale order, provided that such relief was sought in the sale motion. 2

=== Reaffirmation Agreement Information and Notice ===

JUDGE MUND INFORMATION REGARDING REAFFIRMATION AGREEMENTS You have signed a reaffirmation agreement with one of your creditors. It is not valid unless you come to Court and I approve it. You can still decide not to reaffirm this debt, so it is important for you to understand what the effect of the reaffirmation agreement is. Your discharge in bankruptcy relieves you of a legal liability to pay debts that are discharged. You may decide that you voluntarily want to pay a debt that has been discharged and there is no prohibition against you doing this. You are not required to reaffirm any debt or sign any agreement regarding a debt that has been or will be discharged in your bankruptcy. Even though the discharge means you do not have to pay the debts that are discharged, sometimes a creditor will have a security interest in some property the creditor will be able to take in you do not pay the debt. A creditor can have a security interest in real property or in personal property (such as your furniture, or car). Often, for example, a merchant who sells you something on its credit card has a security interest in the item or items purchased. If a creditor has a security interest, it can enforce that security interest if the loan is in default. Usually that means it can foreclose or “take” whatever it is that is the subject of the security interest. Just going into bankruptcy in not a default that a creditor can enforce. Defaults usually arise out of missed payments or lack of insurance or something of that nature. If I approve this reaffirmation agreement, the debt that you are reaffirming will not be discharged in the bankruptcy. You will be stuck with the payments. If you can’t make the payments, the creditor can repossess the property in which it has a security interest (the collateral), can sell it, and may sue you for a judgment for the difference between the amount that is receives on the sale and the amount that you owe on the loan. If there is no collateral for the loan, the creditor can sue you and obtain a judgment for the balance owed and this is not effected by your bankruptcy discharge. For this reason, the bankruptcy law requires me to conduct an inquiry with you as to whether you understand what you are agreeing to, whether you are likely to be able to keep up with the agreement, whether the payments will be a hardship to you and your reason for reaffirming this debt. Therefore, I need to know the answer to those and some other questions to help me decide whether to approve your agreement or not. At the hearing I will ask you several questions. I will want to know if the creditor with whom you have made this reaffirmation agreement holds some kind of security for the debt. If so, I will want to know what is the security interest in. Do you still have the property that is collateral for this debt? If so, do you want to keep it? Why? How much is it worth? If the creditor does not have collateral for the debt, I will want to know why you want to be legally obligated to pay it. What do you think you will get out of it? Has the creditor made any promises to you? If so, are they in writing? Revised May 2003 -1- Whether there is collateral for the debt or not, I will want to know whether you know what the terms of your agreement are? Do you know the interest rate? Do you know how long it will take you to pay off the debt you are reaffirming? Has the creditor filed suit against you to declare this debt non-dischargeable or has it threatened to file such a suit? If you do not come to Court for the reaffirmation agreement hearing, I will deny the motion to reaffirm the debt. If I deny the motion to reaffirm the debt, you are under no legal responsibility to pay the creditor, but the creditor can seek to repossess the collateral (if there is any). However the creditor cannot obtain a judgment against you for the amount you owe on this debt. GERALDINE MUND, Bankruptcy Judge NOTICE TO ALL DEBTORS APPEARING FOR REAFFIRMATION AGREEMENT HEARINGS The Los Angeles County Bar Association has created a Debtor Assistance Program to provide free legal assistance to bankruptcy debtors who cannot afford an attorney. An attorney from this program will be available, free of charge, to answer questions which you may have regarding whether or not it is in your best interest to enter into the reaffirmation agreement. Please report to Courtroom 303 at 8:00 a.m. on the day of the scheduled reaffirmation agreement hearing. Revised May 2003 -2- Debtor’s Name/Joint Debtor’s Name: FOR COURT USE ONLY UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA Creditor’s Name and Address: CASE NO.: DATE: TIME: CTRM: FLOOR: Loan/Account Number of This Debt: NOTICE OF HEARING RE: REAFFIRMATION AGREEMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Reaffirmation Agreement between the above-named Debtor(s) and a creditor was filed in the above case on (date). YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a hearing to consider whether to approve the Reaffirmation Agreement pursuant to 11 U.S.C. § 524(c)(6) will be held on the date, time and at the courtroom location noted above. Hearing Location: (cid:1) 255 East Temple Street, Los Angeles (cid:1) 21041 Burbank Boulevard, Woodland Hills (cid:1) 3420 Twelfth Street, Riverside (cid:1) 411 West Fourth Street, Santa Ana (cid:1) 1415 State Street, Santa Barbara If the Debtor(s) choose(s) not to appear at the hearing noted above, the Reaffirmation Agreement will be disapproved and declared unenforceable. Jon D. Ceretto Clerk of Court CERTIFICATE OF MAILING I hereby certify that the within notice was mailed to the persons and entities on the attached service list on (specify date): By: Deputy Clerk, United States Bankruptcy Court This form is mandatory by Order of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California. May 2003 F 4008-1.2

=== Submission of Orders for Signature ===

SUBMISSION OF ORDERS FOR SIGNATURE PLEASE REFER TO LOCAL RULE 116 PRIOR TO SUBMITTING YOUR ORDERS FOR SIGNATURE. ORDERS WILL BE HELD FOR AN OBJECTION PERIOD PURSUANT TO LOCAL RULE 116(1)(e). ORDER ON UNOPPOSED HEARINGS SHALL BE GOVERNED BY LOCAL RULE 116(1)(g) IF YOUR PLEADING DOES NOT COMPLY WITH LOCAL RULES, IT WILL BE REJECTED. FOR YOUR REFERENCE AND ASSISTANCE THE FOLLOWING IS A LIST OF THE MORE COMMON REASONS AN ORDER IS REJECTED. ORDER 1. Requires ORIGINAL plus ONE for Court, and ONE copy for each party in interest. 2. Requires self-addressed and stamped envelopes for each party in interest. 3. Requires proof of service. 4. Requires hearing date, time, and place under title of document. 5. Backing of all originals must have the short title of the document typed or printed in the LOWER RIGHT-HAND CORNER of backing. 6. Requires name, address and telephone number in the UPPER LEFT-HAND corner. NOTICE OF ENTRY 7. Requires Notice of Entry of Judgment form. 8. Requires ORIGINAL plus ONE for Court, and ONE copy for each party in interest. 9. Requires listing to Notice of ALL persons who are to be mailed a copy of the Notice and the Order. (THE FIRM OR PERSON WHO PREPARES THE NOTICE MUST ALSO APPEAR ON THE LIST). Notice is to be stapled to back of Order as the last page. 10. Do not serve Notice of Entry or attach a proof of service to Notice of Entry. MOTIONS UNDER RULE 111(7)(a) and CHAPTER 7 MOTIONS FOR RELIEF FROM STAY, CASH COLLATERAL, ADEQUATE PROTECTION AND OBTAINING CREDIT 11. Proceed under Local Rule 111(7)(a) and/or National Bankruptcy Rule 4001(d). 12. FILE: Motion, Notice of Motion, Proof of Service on Motion. 13. Submit Declaration of Non-Opposition after expiration of the 20-day period. Attach copies of ALL SUPPORTING 14. DOCUMENTS TO ORIGINAL DECLARATION ONLY as exhibits. Do not attach to copies. 15. Submit Order after expiration of 20-day objection period as per above Rule together with Declaration. 16. Submit copies of Order and of Notice for parties per above Rule. 17. Requires service of Order on Trustee or the U.S. Trustee. 18. Requires listing of the following on Notice of Entry: Trustee, U.S. Trustee, debtor, debtor's attorney, creditors committee, parties who require special notice, or parties whose interest in real property is affected.

=== Trial Procedures ===

TRIAL PROCEDURES EXHIBITS 1. Bring 4 copies of each exhibit to trial. Exhibits should be pre-marked and in notebooks in proper order. 2. Do not mark the same exhibit twice. If plaintiff is introducing it, do not mark it also for defendant. WITNESSES Declarants must be in court for cross-examination unless appearance is waived by the other side. CONTINUANCE OF TRIAL DATE Trials will not be continued unless very unusual circumstances exist PRE-TRIAL ORDERS Pre-trial orders and declarations are as ordered by the Court at the final status conference/pre-trial conference.

=== Telephonic Appearance Procedures ===

NOTICE RE TELEPHONIC APPEARANCE PROCEDURES FOR JUDGE GERALDINE MUND’S CASES EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2012 I. POLICY GOVERNING TELEPHONIC APPEARANCES Telephonic appearances are allowed in all matters before Judge Mund in Courtroom 303 except the following: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Trials and Evidentiary Hearings (all counsel and all witnesses must appear in person). Chapter 11 Status Conferences (debtor and debtor's counsel must appear in person). Other parties in interest may appear telephonically. Chapter 11 or Chapter 13 Confirmation Hearings (debtor, debtor's counsel, and all objecting creditors must appear in person). Hearings on Reaffirmation Agreements (debtor must appear in person). Any matter designated by the court as one requiring a personal appearance. No telephonic appearance will be allowed unless it is made through Court Call, an independent conference call company, pursuant to the procedures set forth in Section II. Before requesting a telephonic appearance, you should check Judge Mund's Calendar on the Courts Web Site: www.cacb.uscourts.gov under tentative rulings for Judge Mund and review the Tentative Ruling concerning the matter. If the court has issued a Tentative Ruling prior to the hearing, each individual who appears telephonically should have reviewed the Tentative Ruling prior to the hearing. If an individual schedules a telephonic appearance and then fails to respond to the call of a matter on calendar, the court may pass the matter or may treat the failure to respond as a failure to appear. Scheduling simultaneous telephonic appearances in multiple courts does not excuse a failure to appear when a matter is placed on calendar. The 3:00 p.m. deadline for scheduling telephonic appearances noted below is independent of the Tentative Rulings process. Late scheduling of a telephonic appearance is not justified by the fact that Tentative Rulings have not been posted on the court's website by 3:00 p.m. the day before the hearing. Individuals making use of the conference call service are cautioned that they do so at their own risk. Hearings generally will not be rescheduled due to missed connections. II. SCHEDULING A TELEPHONIC APPEARANCE. By Telephone: Telephone appearances may be arranged by calling Court Call at (866) 582-6878 not later than 3:00 p.m. the day prior to the court hearing date. Any request for a telephonic appearance made after the 3:00 p.m. deadline must be court approved by contacting Judge Mund’s Law Clerk, at (818) 587-2840. By Facsimile: Use the court-approved "Facsimile Request for Telephonic Appearance Form" located under the subsection for Judge Mund, of the Court’s website at www.cacb.uscourts.gov. Facsimile requests may only be used if the requested appearance is made at least 24 hours in advance of the court hearing date. The facsimile telephone number at Court Call is (866) 533-2946. III. PROCEDURE FOR TELEPHONIC APPEARANCE. Court Call will provide counsel with written confirmation of a telephonic appearance, and give counsel a number to call to make the telephonic appearance. It is counsel's responsibility to dial into the call not later than 10 minutes prior to the scheduled hearing. Court Call does not place a call to counsel. If you do not timely call and connect with the Court Call operator, you may be billed for the call and the hearing may proceed in your absence. Telephonic appearances are connected directly with the courtroom's public address system and electronic recording equipment so that a normal record is produced. Participants should be able to hear all parties without difficulty or echo. At the time of your hearing, you may initially be in the listening mode in which case you will be able to hear the case before yours just as if you were in the courtroom. After your call is connected to the courtroom, the Judge will call the case, request appearances, and direct the manner in which the hearing proceeds. Each time you speak, you should identify yourself for the record. The court's teleconferencing system allows more than one speaker to be heard, so the Judge can interrupt a speaker to ask a question or redirect the discussion. When the Judge informs the participants that the hearing is completed, you may disconnect and the next case will be called. Telephonic appearances by multiple participants are only possible when there is compliance with every procedural requirement. Sanctions may be imposed when there is any deviation from the required procedures or the Court determines that a person's conduct makes telephonic appearances inappropriate. Sanctions may include dropping a matter from calendar, continuing the hearing, proceeding in the absence of an unavailable participant, a monetary sanction, and/or a permanent prohibition against a person appearing telephonically. 1 1 Court Call Telephone Appearance Procedure 10/1/12 FACSIMILE REQUEST FOR TELEPHONIC APPEARANCE (Central District - California - San Fernando Valley) (WHEN COMPLETED, FAX TO COURT CALL AT 866/533-2946) (One form per appearance - BEFORE JUDGE GERALDINE MUND ONLY) Today’s Date Firm Name Scheduler Name Scheduler Phone (Counsel is to review Judge Mund’s Local Local Rules to verify that telephonic appearance is allowed in specific type of proceeding.) Appearance Date Time BANKRUPTCY CASE INFORMATION Case Name Case Number Adv./Motion No. ATTORNEY INFORMATION Attorney Appearing Attorney Phone Attorney Fax PAYMENT INFORMATION COURT CALL ACCOUNT # Credit Card # Exp. Name on Card Address WARNING: Print and complete a copy as a reservation is not made online! This facsimile request for telephonic appearance may only be used if the requested appearance is faxed to Court Call at least 24 hours in advance of the scheduled hearing. YOU MUST CALL COURT CALL IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE A WRITTEN CONFIRMATION OF THIS TELEPHONIC APPEARANCE BY NO LATER THAN THE DAY PRIOR TO THE APPEARANCE. COURT CALL CONTACT PHONE NO. (866) 582-6878

=== January 1, 2018 ===

UNITED STATES COURTS FOR THE NINTH CIRCUIT RECALL APPOINTMENT OF A RETIRED UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY JUDGE FOR SERVICE WITHIN THE NINTH CIRCUIT The Honorable Geraldine Mund has retired from service and has consented to serve as a recalled bankruptcy judge. It has been determined by the judicial council and by the chief bankruptcy judge that the services of a recalled bankruptcy judge are needed by the Central District of California. The judicial council also certifies that the recalled judge will perform substantial service. IT IS ORDERED, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. ' 155(b), that the appointment of Geraldine Mund as a recalled United States Bankruptcy Judge in the Central District of California is approved for the period beginning January 1, 2018, and ending December 31, 2018. Judge Mund’s duty station will be in Woodland Hills, California and she may also serve in Los Angeles, California. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Judge Mund shall exercise all of the powers and duties of the office of bankruptcy judge. November 21, 2017 For the Judicial Council: Sidney R. Thomas Chief Judge cc: Hon. Geraldine Mund Hon. Sheri Bluebond, Chief Bankruptcy Judge, Central District of California Kathleen J. Campbell, Bankruptcy Clerk, Central District of California Administrative Office of the United States Courts Judges' Compensation and Benefits Branch Bankruptcy Judges Division

=== January 1, 2019 ===

UNITED STATES COURTS FOR THE NINTH CIRCUIT RECALL APPOINTMENT OF A RETIRED UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY JUDGE FOR SERVICE WITHIN THE NINTH CIRCUIT The Honorable Geraldine Mund has retired from service and has consented to serve as a recalled bankruptcy judge. It has been determined by the judicial council and by the chief bankruptcy judge that the services of a recalled bankruptcy judge are needed by the Central District of California. The judicial council also certifies that the recalled judge will perform substantial service. IT IS ORDERED, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. ' 155(b), that the appointment of Geraldine Mund as a recalled United States Bankruptcy Judge in the Central District of California is approved for the period beginning January 1, 2019, and ending December 31, 2019. Judge Mund’s duty station will be in Woodland Hills, California and she may also serve in Los Angeles, California. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Judge Mund shall exercise all of the powers and duties of the office of bankruptcy judge. December 14, 2018 For the Judicial Council: Sidney R. Thomas Chief Judge cc: Hon. Geraldine Mund Hon. Sheri Bluebond, Chief Bankruptcy Judge, Central District of California Kathleen J. Campbell, Bankruptcy Clerk, Central District of California Administrative Office of the United States Courts Judges' Compensation and Benefits Branch Bankruptcy Judges Division

=== January 1, 2020 ===

UNITED STATES COURTS FOR THE NINTH CIRCUIT RECALL APPOINTMENT OF A RETIRED UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY JUDGE FOR SERVICE WITHIN THE NINTH CIRCUIT The Honorable Geraldine Mund has retired from service and has consented to serve as a recalled bankruptcy judge. It has been determined by the judicial council and by the chief bankruptcy judge that the services of a recalled bankruptcy judge are needed by the Central District of California. The judicial council also certifies that the recalled judge will perform substantial service. IT IS ORDERED, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. ' 155(b), that the appointment of Geraldine Mund as a recalled United States Bankruptcy Judge in the Central District of California is approved for the period beginning January 1, 2020, and ending December 31, 2020. Judge Mund’s duty station will be in Woodland Hills, California and she may also serve in Los Angeles, California. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Judge Mund shall exercise all of the powers and duties of the office of bankruptcy judge. December 31, 2019 For the Judicial Council: Sidney R. Thomas Chief Judge cc: Hon. Geraldine Mund Hon. Maureen Tighe, Chief Bankruptcy Judge, Central District of California Kathleen J. Campbell, Bankruptcy Clerk, Central District of California Administrative Office of the United States Courts Judges' Compensation and Benefits Branch Bankruptcy Judges Division

=== January 1, 2021 ===

JUDICIAL COUNCIL OF THE NINTH CIRCUIT IN RE RECALL APPOINTMENT OF RETIRED UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY JUDGE O R D E R FOR SERVICE WITHIN THE NINTH CIRCUIT Before: THOMAS, Chief Judge Chief Bankruptcy Judge Maureen A. Tighe has requested the recall appointment of Bankruptcy Judge Geraldine Mund to the Central District of California. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 155(b), the Judicial Council approves this request. Judge Mund, having consented to serve, is recalled for service to the Central District of California, Judge Mund’s duty station will be Woodland Hills, California, commencing January 1, 2021, and ending December 31, 2021. During this time period, Judge Mund may exercise all the powers and duties of the office of bankruptcy judge. For the Judicial Council Sidney R. Thomas Chief Judge Dated: December 3, 2020

=== January 1, 2022 ===

JUDICIAL COUNCIL OF THE NINTH CIRCUIT IN RE RECALL APPOINTMENT OF RETIRED UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY JUDGE O R D E R FOR SERVICE WITHIN THE NINTH CIRCUIT Before: THOMAS, Chief Judge Chief Bankruptcy Judge Maureen A. Tighe has requested the recall appointment of Bankruptcy Judge Geraldine Mund to the Central District of California. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 155(b), the Judicial Council approves this request. Judge Mund, having consented to serve, is recalled for service to the Central District of California, Judge Mund’s duty station will be Woodland Hills, California, commencing January 1, 2022, and ending December 31, 2022. During this time period, Judge Mund may exercise all the powers and duties of the office of bankruptcy judge. For the Judicial Council Sidney R. Thomas Chief Judge Dated: September 28, 2021

=== January 1, 2023 ===

JUDICIAL COUNCIL OF THE NINTH CIRCUIT IN RE RECALL APPOINTMENT OF RETIRED UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY JUDGE O R D E R FOR SERVICE WITHIN THE NINTH CIRCUIT Before: MURGUIA, Chief Judge Chief Bankruptcy Judge Theodor C. Albert has requested the recall appointment of Bankruptcy Judge Geraldine Mund to the Central District of California. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 155(b), the Judicial Council approves this request. Judge Mund, having consented to serve, is recalled for service to the Central District of California, Judge Mund’s duty station will be Woodland Hills, California, commencing January 1, 2023, and ending December 31, 2023. During this time period, Judge Mund may exercise all the powers and duties of the office of bankruptcy judge. For the Judicial Council Mary H. Murguia Chief Judge Dated: November 28, 2022

=== January 1, 2024 ===

JUDICIAL COUNCIL OF THE NINTH CIRCUIT IN RE RECALL APPOINTMENT OF RETIRED UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY JUDGE FOR SERVICE WITHIN THE NINTH CIRCUIT ORDER RE RECALL APPOINTMENT (28 U.S.C. § 155(b Before: MURGUIA, Chief Judge Chief Bankruptcy Judge Theodor C. Albert has requested the recall appointment of Bankruptcy Judge Geraldine Mund to the Central District of California. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 155(b), the Judicial Council approves this request. Judge Mund, having consented to serve, is recalled for service to the Central District of California, Judge Mund’s duty station will be Woodland Hills, California, commencing January 1, 2024, and ending December 31, 2024. During this time period, Judge Mund may exercise all the powers and duties of the office of bankruptcy judge. For the Judicial Council Mary H. Murguia Chief Judge Dated: August 28, 2023

=== January 1, 2025 ===

JUDICIAL COUNCIL OF THE NINTH CIRCUIT IN RE RECALL APPOINTMENT OF RETIRED UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY JUDGE FOR SERVICE WITHIN THE NINTH CIRCUIT ORDER RE RECALL APPOINTMENT (28 U.S.C. § 155(b Before: MURGUIA, Chief Judge Chief Bankruptcy Judge Theodor C. Albert requested the recall appointment of Bankruptcy Judge Geraldine Mund to the Central District of California. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 155(b), the Judicial Council approves the ad-hoc, full- time recall. Judge Mund, having consented to serve, is recalled for service to the Central District of California, Judge Mund’s duty station will be Woodland Hills, California, commencing January 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2025. During this time period, Judge Mund may exercise all the powers and duties of the office of bankruptcy judge. For the Judicial Council Mary H. Murguia Chief Judge Dated: December 3, 2024

=== January 1, 2026 ===

JUDICIAL COUNCIL OF THE NINTH CIRCUIT IN RE RECALL APPOINTMENT OF RETIRED UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY JUDGE FOR SERVICE WITHIN THE NINTH CIRCUIT ORDER RE RECALL APPOINTMENT (28 U.S.C. § 155(b Before: MURGUIA, Chief Judge Chief Bankruptcy Judge Julia W. Brand requested the recall appointment of Bankruptcy Judge Geraldine Mund to the Central District of California. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 155(b), the Judicial Council approves the ad-hoc, full- time recall. Judge Mund, having consented to serve, is recalled for service to the Central District of California, Judge Mund’s duty station will be Woodland Hills, California, commencing January 1, 2026, and ending December 31, 2026. During this time period, Judge Mund may exercise all the powers and duties of the office of bankruptcy judge. For the Judicial Council Mary H. Murguia Chief Judge Dated: 10/3/2025

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