Definitions

U.S Code last checked for updates: Jan 30, 2025

Rule 9001.

Definitions

(a)

In the Code.

The definitions of words and phrases in §§ 101, 902, 1101, and 1502 and the rules of construction in § 102 apply in these rules.

(b)

In These Rules.

In these rules, the following words and phrases have these meanings:

(1)

“Bankruptcy clerk” means a clerk appointed under 28 U.S.C. § 156(b).

(2)

“Clerk” means a bankruptcy clerk if one has been appointed; otherwise, it means the district-court clerk.

(3)

“Code” means Title 11 of the United States Code.

(4)

“Court” or “judge” means the judicial officer who presides over the case or proceeding.

(5)

“Debtor,” when the debtor is not a natural person and either is required by these rules to perform an act or must appear for examination, includes:

(A)

if the debtor is a corporation and if the court so designates:

• any or all of its officers, directors, trustees, or members of a similar controlling body;

• a controlling stockholder or member; or

• any other person in control; or

(B)

if the debtor is a partnership:

• any or all of its general partners; or

• if the court so designates, any other person in control.

(6)

“Firm” includes a partnership or professional corporation of attorneys or accountants.

(7)

“Judgment” means any appealable order.

(8)

“Mail” means first-class mail, postage prepaid.

(9)

“Notice provider” means an entity approved by the Administrative Office of the United States Courts to give notice to creditors under Rule 2002(g)(4).

(10)

“Regular associate” means an attorney regularly employed by, associated with, or counsel to an individual or firm.

(11)

“Trustee” includes a debtor in possession in a Chapter 11 case.

(12)

“United States trustee” includes an assistant United States trustee and a United States trustee’s designee.

(As amended Mar. 30, 1987, eff. Aug. 1, 1987; Apr. 30, 1991, eff. Aug. 1, 1991; Apr. 25, 2005, eff. Dec. 1, 2005; Apr. 28, 2010, eff. Dec. 1, 2010; Apr. 2, 2024, eff. Dec. 1, 2024.)