1. U.S. Code
  2. appendix 11a
  3. courtrules 1
  4. part I
  5. courtrule 1002
Rule 1002. Commencement of Case
(a)Petition. A petition commencing a case under the Code shall be filed with the clerk.
(b)Transmission to United States Trustee. The clerk shall forthwith transmit to the United States trustee a copy of the petition filed pursuant to subdivision (a) of this rule.
(As amended Mar. 30, 1987, eff. Aug. 1, 1987; Apr. 30, 1991, eff. Aug. 1, 1991.)