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Rule 4004-1. Discharge Under Chapters 11, 12 and 13

(a) DISCHARGE AFTER PLAN PAYMENTS COMPLETED. Upon completion of all applicable payments under the plan or modified plan in a chapter 12 or 13 case, the trustee shall file a final report and account. Upon the filing by the debtor of Local Form 4004-1, the court will forthwith enter an order discharging the debtor without further hearing, unless the debtor is ineligible for discharge. Upon completion of all applicable payments under the plan or modified plan in an individual chapter 11 case, the debtor shall file a motion for discharge.

(b) HARDSHIP DISCHARGE. If a debtor in a chapter 12 or 13 case files an application for discharge under §§1228(b) or 1328(b) of the Code, the court will enter an order setting the date for a hearing and fixing the time for filing a complaint to determine the dischargeability of a debt.