December 1, 2022 Rules and Form Changes

Thursday, December 1, 2022

 

Congress has taken no action on the proposed amendments to the Federal Rules of Appellate, Bankruptcy, Civil, and Criminal Procedure adopted by the Supreme Court and transmitted to Congress on April 11, 2022.  Under the Rules Enabling Act, 28 U.S.C. §§ 2071-75, the rules are effective December 1, 2022.

federal_rules_of_bankruptcy_procedure_dec_1_2021.pdf (uscourts.gov)

 

Additionally, the below bankruptcy forms are amended effective December 1, 2022:
 

Official Bankruptcy Forms Official Form 101 Voluntary Petition for Individuals Filing for Bankruptcy

Official Form 309E1 Notice of Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Case (For Individuals or Joint Debtors)

Official Form 309E2 Notice of Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Case (For Individuals or Joint Debtors under Subchapter V)