U.S Code last checked for updates: Jan 30, 2025
Rule 1002.
Commencing a Bankruptcy Case
(a)
In General.
A bankruptcy case is commenced by filing a petition with the clerk.
(b)
Copy to the United States Trustee.
The clerk must promptly send a copy of the petition to the United States trustee.
(As amended Mar. 30, 1987, eff. Aug. 1, 1987; Apr. 30, 1991, eff. Aug. 1, 1991; Apr. 2, 2024, eff. Dec. 1, 2024.)