"Florida Chapter 13 Trustee"
All plans are subject to review by a Florida bankruptcy trustee. The duties of the trustee include reviewing
cases for legal compliance, recommending confirmation, modification, conversion or dismissal, and accounting for
all proceeds received from the plan.
| 11 U.S.C. §1302(a): "If the United States trustee appoints an individual under section
586(b) of title 28 to serve as standing trustee in cases under this chapter and if such individual qualifies under section
322 of this title, then such individual shall serve as trustee in the case. Otherwise, the United States trustee
shall appoint one disinterested person to serve as trustee in the case or the United States trustee may serve
as a trustee in the case." |
The Florida Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District issued Administrative Order No. 04-6
on March 31, 2004. This order pertains to proposed amendments to local rules. In particular, this order requires
an en banc hearing (all judges present) to consider public comments. anyone who wishes to have personal comments
considered by the court must submit proposals in writing. Anyone wishing to address the court must file a
request for appearance. The Florida Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District amended Local Rule 5005-1 on
September 15, 2003. This amendment states” The Court shall permit documents and papers to be filed, signed, or
verified by electronic means that are consistent with technical standards, if any, that the Judicial Conference
of the United States establishes.” Soon, all courts will require electronic submission.
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