Indiana Bar Dates for Filing Proofs of Claim, Motion to Establish, Notice (Chapter 11 Only) refer to filing deadlines for creditors of a bankrupt company in the state of Indiana. This applies to Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases, which involve the reorganization of a company’s debt and assets. There are two main types of Indiana Bar Dates for Filing Proofs of Claim, Motion to Establish, Notice (Chapter 11 Only): • The Initial Bar Date for Filing Proofs of Claim: This is the deadline for all creditors to file a proof of claim to be eligible for payment when the company emerges from bankruptcy. The Initial Bar Date is set by the court and is usually set at least 90 days after the date of the first meeting of creditors. • The Final Bar Date for Filing Motion to Establish and Notice: This is the deadline for creditors to file a motion to establish a secured claim or a notice of a secured claim, if applicable, to ensure that the claim will be paid in full upon emergence from bankruptcy. The Final Bar Date is also set by the court and is usually set at least 30 days after the Initial Bar Date. Creditors must meet both the Initial and Final Bar Dates for Filing Proofs of Claim, Motion to Establish, Notice (Chapter 11 Only) in order to be eligible for payment when the company emerges from bankruptcy. Failure to do so may result in the creditor’s claim not being paid.