1. U.S. Code
  2. appendix 11a
  3. courtrules 1
  4. part I
  5. courtrule 1002
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.)