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The Bankruptcy Rules govern procedure in cases under the
Bankruptcy Code and consist of the following general categories:
Part I —
Commencement of Case; Proceedings
Relating to Petition and Order for
Relief
Part II —
Officers and Administration; Notices;
Meetings; Examinations; Elections;
Attorneys and Accountants
Part III —
Claims and Distribution to Creditors
and Equity Interest Holders; Plans
Part IV — The Debtor: Duties and Benefits
Part V — Courts and Clerks
Part VI —
Collection and Liquidation of the
Estate
Part VII — Adversary Proceedings
Part VIII —
Appeals to District Court or
Bankruptcy Appellate Panel
Part IX — General Provisions
The Bankruptcy Rules also include a collection of Official
Forms. The Bankruptcy Rules are supplemented by local rules
promulgated in each judicial district.
The Bankruptcy Rules are revised by the United States
Supreme Court (the "U.S. Supreme Court") from time to time
pursuant to authority granted to it under 28 U.S.C. § 2075. The
most recent amendments to the Bankruptcy Rules became effective
on December 1, 2020.
