The Bankruptcy Judges of this District are specially designated to conduct jury trials, with the
express consent of all parties, in all proceedings under 28 U.S.C. § 157 in which the right to a jury
trial applies. Pleading and responding to a jury trial demand in bankruptcy cases is governed by
Local Bankruptcy Rule 9015-1. Local Rule 47.1 shall apply to jury trials conducted by Bankruptcy
Judges under this rule.
Effective April 15, 1999. Amended effective April 15, 2007; April 15, 2010; December 1, 2015.
Comment
(1999) Incorporates the provisions of Administrative Order 96-03 “In re: Designation of
Bankruptcy Judges to Conduct Jury Trials” available on the Court’s website
(www.flsd.uscourts.gov).
