confirmation hearing

There are two major definitions for a confirmation hearing in a legal context:

• In bankruptcy law , a hearing generally occurs related to either Chapter 13 or Chapter 11 federal bankruptcy. Here, a confirmation hearing is a court proceeding wherein a judge either approves or rejects a proposed debtor repayment plan, based on its feasibility and other legal requirements. At this hearing , a judge will also hear argument and rule on objections filed by creditors to elements of a debtor’s repayment plan. Even if there are no objections, a judge may have independent questions regarding the merits of an individual repayment plan . A confirmation hearing occurs after a meeting of creditors .
• A confirmation hearing is also a hearing held by the U.S. Senate in fulfillment of its “ advice and consent ” role regarding individuals nominated by the President for high federal office.

[Last updated in July of 2022 by the Wex Definitions Team ]

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