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§ 1302. Trustee
Release date: 2005-07-12
(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. (b) The trustee shall— (1) perform the duties specified in sections 704 (2), 704 (3), 704 (4), 704 (5), 704 (6), 704 (7), and 704 (9) of this title; (2) appear and be heard at any hearing that concerns— (A) the value of property subject to a lien; (B) confirmation of a plan; or (C) modification of the plan after confirmation; (3) dispose of, under regulations issued by the Director of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts, moneys received or to be received in a case under chapter XIII of the Bankruptcy Act; (4) advise, other than on legal matters, and assist the debtor in performance under the plan; and (5) ensure that the debtor commences making timely payments under section 1326 of this title. (c) If the debtor is engaged in business, then in addition to the duties specified in subsection (b) of this section, the trustee shall perform the duties specified in sections 1106 (a)(3) and 1106 (a)(4) of this title.
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