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About The U.S.T.P. - U.S. Trustee Program

 

The United States Trustee Program is the component of the Department of Justice responsible for overseeing the administration of bankruptcy cases and private trustees under 28 U.S.C. § 586 and 11 U.S.C. § 101, et seq.

It consists of an Executive Office for U.S. Trustees (EOUST) in Washington, DC; 21 regional U.S. Trustees; and 95 field offices.

This site contains information about the United States Trustee Program and the federal bankruptcy system.

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November 3, 2008 5:49 PM
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What 's New

November 3, 2008

Updated Organizational Meetings in Delaware under Region 3 Web site
Report Bankruptcy Fraud
Bankruptcy Fraud

Detecting and combating Bankruptcy Fraud is a U.S. Trustee Program priority. For information on how to report suspected bankruptcy fraud, click here.

 

Important Notices
Final Rule Issued

October 7, 2008
The Executive Office for U.S. Trustees has issued a Final Rule requiring uniform forms for final reports by trustees in cases under chapters 7, 12, and 13 of title 11. The Rule becomes effective April 1, 2009.

Click here for further information.

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Updated Census Bureau Data

September 8, 2008
The Census Bureau's Median Family Income Data accessible through the Means Testing Information page has been updated. The U.S. Trustee Program will apply the updated data to cases filed on or after October 1, 2008.