FEDERAL RULES OF BANKRUPTCY PROCEDURE

PART I. COMMENCEMENT OF CASE; PROCEEDINGS RELATING TO PETITION AND ORDER FOR RELIEF

Rule 1001. Scope of Rules and Forms; Short Title
Rule 1002. Commencement of Case
Rule 1003. Involuntary Petition
Rule 1004. Partnership Petition
Rule 1005. Caption of Petition
Rule 1006. Filing Fee
Rule 1007. Lists, Schedules and Statements; Time Limits
Rule 1008. Verification of Petitions and Accompanying Papers
Rule 1009. Amendments of Voluntary Petitions, Lists, Schedules and Statements
Rule 1010. Service of Involuntary Petition and Summons; Petition Commencing Ancillary Case
Rule 1011. Responsive Pleading or Motion in Involuntary and Ancillary Cases
Rule 1012. [Abrogated]
Rule 1013. Hearing and Disposition of a Petition in an Involuntary Case
Rule 1014. Dismissal and Change of Venue
Rule 1015. Consolidation or Joint Administration of Cases Pending in Same Court
Rule 1016. Death or Incompetency of Debtor
Rule 1017. Dismissal or Conversion of Case; Suspension
Rule 1018. Contested Involuntary Petitions; Contested Petitions Commencing Ancillary Cases; Proceedings to Vacate Order for Relief; Applicability of Rules in Part VII Governing Adversary Proceedings
Rule 1019. Conversion of Chapter 11 Reorganization Case, Chapter 12 Family Farmer's Debt Adjustment Case, or Chapter 13 Individual's Debt Adjustment Case

PART II. OFFICERS AND ADMINISTRATION; NOTICES; MEETINGS; EXAMINATIONS; ELECTIONS; ATTORNEYS AND ACCOUNTANTS

Rule 2001. Appointment of Interim Trustee Before Order for Relief in a Chapter 7 Liquidation Case
Rule 2002. Notices to Creditors, Equity Security Holders, United States, and United States Trustee
Rule 2003. Meeting of Creditors or Equity Security Holders
Rule 2004. Examination
Rule 2005. Apprehension and Removal of Debtor to Compel Attendance for Examination
Rule 2006. Solicitation and Voting of Proxies in Chapter 7 Liquidation Cases
Rule 2007. Review of Appointment of Creditors' Committee Organized Before Commencement of the Case
Rule 2007.1 Appointment of Trustee or Examiner in a Chapter 11 Reorganization Case
Rule 2008. Notice to Trustee of Selection
Rule 2009. Trustees for Estates When Joint Administration Ordered
Rule 2010. Qualification by Trustee; Proceeding on Bond
Rule 2011. Notice of Debtor in Possession or Qualification of Trustee
Rule 2012. Substitution of Trustee or Successor Trustee; Accounting
Rule 2013. Public Record of Compensation Awarded to Trustees, Examiners, and Professionals
Rule 2014. Employment of Professional Persons
Rule 2015. Duty to Keep Records, Make Reports, and Give Notice of Case
Rule 2016. Compensation for Services Rendered and Reimbursement of Expenses
Rule 2017. Examination of Debtor's Transactions with Debtor's Attorney
Rule 2018. Intervention; Right to be Heard
Rule 2019. Representation of Creditors and Equity Security Holders in Chapter 9 Municipality and Chapter 11 Reorganization Cases
Rule 2020. Review of Acts by United States Trustee

PART III. CLAIMS AND DISTRIBUTION TO CREDITORS AND EQUITY INTEREST HOLDERS; PLANS

Rule 3001. Proof of Claim.
Rule 3002. Filing Proof of Claim or Interest
Rule 3003. Filing Proof of Claim or Equity Security Interest in Chapter 9 Municipality or Chapter 11 Reorganization Cases
Rule 3004. Filing of Claims by Debtor or Trustee
Rule 3005. Filing of Claim, Acceptance, or Rejection by Guarantor, Surety, Indorser, or Other Co-debtor
Rule 3006. Withdrawal of Claim; Effect on Acceptance or Rejection of Plan
Rule 3007. Objections to Claims
Rule 3008. Reconsideration of Claims
Rule 3009. Declaration and Payment of Dividends in a Chapter 7 Liquidation Case
Rule 3010. Small Dividends and Payments in Chapter 7 Liquidation, Chapter 12 Family Farmer's Debt Adjustment, and Chapter 13 Individual's Debt Adjustment Cases
Rule 3011. Unclaimed Funds in Chapter 7 Liquidation, Chapter 12 Family Farmer's Debt Adjustment, and Chapter 13 Individual's Debt Adjustment Cases
Rule 3012. Valuation of Security
Rule 3013. Classification of Claims and Interests
Rule 3014. Election Pursuant to 1111(b) by Secured Creditor in Chapter 9 Municipality and Chapter 11 Reorganization Cases
Rule 3015. Filing, Objection to Confirmation, and Modification of a Plan in a Chapter 12 Family Farmer's Debt Adjustment or a Chapter 13 Individual's Debt Adjustment Case
Rule 3016. Filing of Plan and Disclosure Statement in Chapter 9 Municipality and Chapter 11 Municipality Cases
Rule 3017. Court Consideration of Disclosure Statement in Chapter 9 Municipality and Chapter 11 Reorganization Cases
Rule 3018. Acceptance or Rejection of Plan in a Chapter 9 Municipality or Chapter 11 Reorganization Case
Rule 3019. Modification of Accepted Plan Before Confirmation
Rule 3020. Deposit; Confirmation of Plan in a Chapter 9 Municipality or Chapter 11 Reorganization Case
Rule 3021. Distribution Under Plan
Rule 3022. Final Decree in Chapter 11 Reorganization Case

PART IV. THE DEBTOR: DUTIES AND BENEFITS

Rule 4001. Relief from Automatic Stay; Prohibiting or Conditioning the Use, Sale, or Lease of Property; Use of Cash Collateral; Obtaining Credit; Agreements
Rule 4002. Duties of Debtor
Rule 4003. Exemptions
Rule 4004. Grant or Denial of Discharge
Rule 4005. Burden of Proof in Objecting to Discharge
Rule 4006. Notice of No Discharge
Rule 4007. Determination of Dischargeability of a Debt
Rule 4008. Discharge and Reaffirmation Hearing

PART V. COURTS AND CLERKS

Rule 5001. Courts and Clerks' Office
Rule 5002. Restrictions on Approval of Appointments
Rule 5003. Records Kept by the Clerk
Rule 5004. Disqualification
Rule 5005. Filing and Transmittal of Papers
Rule 5006. Certification of Copies of Papers
Rule 5007. Record of Proceedings and Transcripts
Rule 5008. [Abrogated]
Rule 5009. Closing Chapter 7 Liquidation, Chapter 12 Family Farmer's Debt Adjustment, and Chapter 13 Individual's Debt Adjustment Cases
Rule 5010. Reopening Cases
Rule 5011. Withdrawal and Abstention From Hearing a Proceeding

PART VI. COLLECTION AND LIQUIDATION OF THE ESTATE

Rule 6001. Burden of Proof as to Validity of Post-petition Transfer
Rule 6002. Accounting by Prior Custodian of Property of the Estate
Rule 6003. [Abrogated]
Rule 6004. Use, Sale, or Lease of Property
Rule 6005. Appraisers and Auctioneers
Rule 6006. Assumption, Rejection and Assignment of Executory Contracts and Unexpired Leases
Rule 6007. Abandonment or Disposition of Property
Rule 6008. Redemption of Property from Lien or Sale
Rule 6009. Prosecution and Defense of Proceeding by Trustee or Debtor in Possession
Rule 6010. Proceeding to Avoid Indemnifying Lien or Transfer to Surety

PART VII. ADVERSARY PROCEEDINGS

Rule 7001. Scope of Rules of Part VII
Rule 7002. References to Federal Rules of Federal Procedure
Rule 7003. Commencement of Adversary Proceeding
Rule 7004. Process; Service of Summons; Complaint
Rule 7005. Service and Filing of Pleadings and Other Papers
Rule 7007. Pleadings Allowed
Rule 7008. General Rules of Pleading
Rule 7009. Pleading Special Matters
Rule 7010. Form of Pleadings
Rule 7012. Defenses and Objections-- When and How Presented-- By Pleading or Motion-- Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings
Rule 7013. Counterclaim and Cross-Claim
Rule 7014. Third-Party Practice
Rule 7015. Amended and Supplemental Pleadings
Rule 7016. Pre-Trial Procedure; Formulating Issues
Rule 7017. Parties Plaintiff and Defendant; Capacity
Rule 7018. Joinder of Claims and Remedies
Rule 7019. Joinder of Persons Needed for Just Determination
Rule 7020. Permissive Joinder of Parties
Rule 7021. Misjoinder and Non-Joinder of Parties
Rule 7022. Interpleader
Rule 7023. Class Proceedings
Rule 7023.1 Derivative Proceedings by Shareholders
Rule 7023.2 Adversary Proceedings Relating to Unincorporated Associations
Rule 7024. Intervention
Rule 7025. Substitution of Parties
Rule 7026. General Provisions Governing Discovery
Rule 7027. Depositions Before Adversary Proceeding or Pending Appeal
Rule 7028. Persons Before Whom Depositions May be Taken
Rule 7029. Stipulations Regarding Discovery Procedure
Rule 7030. Depositions Upon Oral Examination
Rule 7031. Depositions Upon Written Questions
Rule 7032. Use of Depositions in Adversary Proceedings
Rule 7033. Interrogatories to Parties
Rule 7034. Production of Documents and Things and Entry Upon Land for Inspection and Other Purposes
Rule 7035. Physical and Mental Examination of Persons
Rule 7036. Requests for Admission
Rule 7037. Failure to Make Discovery; Sanctions
Rule 7040. Assignment of Cases for Trial
Rule 7041. Dismissal of Adversary Proceedings
Rule 7042. Consolidation of Adversary Proceedings; Separate Trials
Rule 7052. Findings by the Court
Rule 7054. Judgments; Costs
Rule 7055. Default
Rule 7056. Summary Judgment
Rule 7062. Stay of Proceedings to Enforce a Judgment
Rule 7064. Seizure of Person or Property
Rule 7065. Injunctions
Rule 7067. Deposit in Court
Rule 7068. Offer of Judgment
Rule 7069. Execution
Rule 7070. Judgment for Specific Acts; Vesting Title
Rule 7071. Process in Behalf Of and Against Persons Not Parties
Rule 7087. Transfer of Adversary Proceeding

PART VIII. APPEALS TO DISTRICT COURT OR BANKRUPTCY APPELLATE PANEL

Rule 8001. Manner of Taking Appeal; Voluntary Dismissal
Rule 8002. Time for Filing Notice of Appeal
Rule 8003. Leave to Appeal
Rule 8004. Service of the Notice of Appeal
Rule 8005. Stay Pending Appeal
Rule 8006. Record and Issues on Appeal
Rule 8007. Completion and Transmission of the Record; Docketing of the Appeal
Rule 8008. Filing and Service
Rule 8009. Briefs and Appendix; Filing and Service
Rule 8010. Form of Briefs; Length
Rule 8011. Motions
Rule 8012. Oral Argument
Rule 8013. Disposition of Appeals; Weight Accorded Bankruptcy Judge's Findings of Fact
Rule 8014. Costs
Rule 8015. Motion for Rehearing
Rule 8016. Duties of Clerk of District Court and Bankruptcy Appellate Panel
Rule 8017. Stay of Judgment of District Court or Bankruptcy Appellate Panel
Rule 8018. * Rules by Circuit Councils and District Courts; Procedure When There is No Controlling Law
Rule 8019. Suspension of Rules in Part VIII

PART IX. GENERAL PROVISIONS

Rule 9001. General Definitions
Rule 9002. Meanings of Words in the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure When Applicable to Cases Under the Code
Rule 9003. Prohibition of Ex Parte Contacts
Rule 9004. General Requirements of Form
Rule 9005. Harmless Error
Rule 9006. Time
Rule 9007. General Authority to Regulate Notices
Rule 9008. Service or Notice by Publication
Rule 9009. Forms
Rule 9010. Representation and Appearances; Powers of Attorney
Rule 9011. Signing and Verification of Papers
Rule 9012. Oaths and Affirmations
Rule 9013. Motions: Form and Service
Rule 9014. Contested Matters
Rule 9015. [Abrogated]
Rule 9016. Subpoena
Rule 9017. Evidence
Rule 9018. Secret, Confidential, Scandalous, or Defamatory Matter
Rule 9019. Compromise and Arbitration
Rule 9020. Contempt Proceedings
Rule 9021. Entry of Judgment
Rule 9022. Notice of Judgment or Order
Rule 9023. New Trials; Amendment of Judgments
Rule 9024. Relief From Judgment or Order
Rule 9025. Security; Proceedings Against Sureties
Rule 9026. Exceptions Unnecessary
Rule 9027. Removal
Rule 9028. Disability of a Judge
Rule 9029. * Local Bankruptcy Rules; Procedure When There is No Controlling Law
Rule 9030. Jurisdiction and Venue Unaffected
Rule 9031. Masters Not Authorized
Rule 9032. Effect of Amendment of Federal Rules of Civil Procedure
Rule 9033. Review of Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law in Non-Core Proceedings
Rule 9034. Transmittal of Pleadings, Motion Papers, Objections, and Other Papers to the United States Trustee
Rule 9035. Applicability of Rules in Judicial Districts in Alabama and North Carolina
Rule 9036. Notice by Electronic Transmission