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Overview:
The appointment of a chapter 7 trustee is made by the United States Trustee from a panel of private trustees.

The United States Trustee appoints standing trustees for chapter 12 and chapter 13 cases. 

Codes, Rules and Forms:

Bankruptcy Code:341; 348 Bankruptcy Rule:1019; 2002; 2003 Local Rule:None Local Form: None

CM/ECF Event(s):
US Trustee, Add Trustee by US Trustee (US Trustee)
(Used for Converted Cases, Reopened Cases, Ch. 11 Trustee Appointments, and Ch. 12 Trustee Appointments)

Rev. 05/06/19