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"California Bankruptcy Rules"

All California bankruptcy courts incorporate federal rules. In particular, the federal rules of evidence, civil procedure, criminal procedure, and sentencing apply. Additionally, all courts require compliance with local rules which apply within the district, and division, if any. Deviation from applicable rules subjects a case to dismissal.

The Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure apply in addition to the Code. These rules provide administrative detail for the implementation of the intention of the Code. Additionally, local rules are adopted by each court. Many local rules are based upon the Uniform Bankruptcy Local Rules. Further rules are commonly created for location specific concerns, and may apply only in one district, division, or court.

The California Bankruptcy Courts adopted new statutory limits (dollar amounts) within Title 11 of the U.S. Code.  Section 109(e) - the allowable debt limit for unsecured debt is increased to $307,675. The allowable debt limit for secured liabilities is increased to $922,975. The minimum aggregate claims need to commence an involuntary petition under Section 303(b) is increased to $12,300. Exemptions provided by Section 522 are also increased. The maximum value of homestead equity that may be claimed is increased to $18,450. Other exemption increases include paragraphs (2) through (8). Luxury goods and services obtained within 60 days before filing are nondischargeble, if exceeding the newly amended amount of $1,225. These amounts are adjusted automatically by California bankruptcy courts every three years.

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