D.P.R. Loc. Civ. R. 83K

(a) Delegated Jurisdiction.

Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 157(a) and the district court’s Resolution of July 19, 1984, as it

may be amended from time to time, the court refers cases and proceedings in bankruptcy to the

bankruptcy court of this district. Copies of the Resolution are available at the Clerk’s office or on

the court’s web site (www.prd.uscourts.gov).

(b) Local Rules of Bankruptcy Practice.

Pursuant to Federal Rule of Bankruptcy Procedure 9029, the bankruptcy judges of this

district are authorized to promulgate rules of practice and procedure as they may deem

appropriate, subject to the requirements of Fed.R.Civ.P. 83, provided that in promulgating the

rules governing the admission or eligibility to practice in the bankruptcy court, the bankruptcy

judges shall require district court admission, except for pro se appearances or for appearances

pursuant to the student practice rule of this court.

(c) Conduct of Jury Trials by Bankruptcy Judges.

Each bankruptcy judge for the District of Puerto Rico is specially designated to conduct

jury trials pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 157(e).

(d) Bankruptcy Appeals.

(1) All appeals from the bankruptcy court are to the First Circuit Bankruptcy Appellate

Panel unless a timely election is filed to have an appeal heard by this court pursuant

to 28 U.S.C. § 158(c)(1) and Rule 8005(a) of the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy

Procedure.

(2) The clerk shall issue appropriate directives for the electronic transmission of the

record on appeal in those cases appealed before the district court. Parties to an

appeal shall notify a judgment concluding an appeal to the bankruptcy court within

thirty (30) days of its entry.

(3) Any party filing a motion for stay pending appeal in the district court shall

simultaneously notify the motion to the bankruptcy court.

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