Commencing a Bankruptcy Case

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Rule 1002.

(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.)