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PART VIII

Notes

Length Limits Stated in Part VIII of the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure

For the length limits stated in this part, see the Appendix, set out following the Official Forms following Part X of these rules.

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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.

Notes

(As amended Mar. 30, 1987, eff. Aug. 1, 1987; Apr. 30, 1991, eff. Aug. 1, 1991; Apr. 2, 2024, eff. Dec. 1, 2024.)

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