1. U.S. Code
  2. appendix 11a
  3. courtrules 1
  4. part VII
  5. courtrule 7016
Rule 7016. Pretrial Procedures
(a)Pretrial Conferences; Scheduling; Management. Rule 16 F.R.Civ.P. applies in adversary proceedings.
(b)Determining Procedure. The bankruptcy court shall decide, on its own motion or a party’s timely motion, whether:
(1) to hear and determine the proceeding;
(2) to hear the proceeding and issue proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law; or
(3) to take some other action.
(As amended Apr. 28, 2016, eff. Dec. 1, 2016.)