Rule 1002 Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure

Rule 1002 of the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure is about Commencing a Bankruptcy Case. It is under Part I (Commencement of Case; Proceedings Relating to Petition and Order for Relief) of the Rules.

(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.