A case may be reopened on motion of the debtor or other party in interest pursuant to § 350(b) of the Code. In a chapter 7, 12, or 13 case a trustee shall not be appointed by the United States trustee unless the court determines that a trustee is necessary to protect the interests of creditors and the debtor or to insure efficient administration of the case.
(As amended Mar. 30, 1987, eff. Aug. 1, 1987; Apr. 30, 1991, eff. Aug. 1, 1991.)
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A case may be reopened on motion ofOn the debtor’s or another party in interest pursuant to § 350(b) of the Code. In a c’s motion, the court may, under § 350(b), reopen a case. In a reopened Chapter 7, 12, or 13 case a, the United States trustee shallmust not be appointed by the United States a trustee unless the court determines that a trustee is necessaryone is needed to protect the interests of the creditors and the debtor, or to iensure that the reopened case is efficiently administration of the caseered.
(As amended Mar. 30, 1987, eff. Aug. 1, 1987; Apr. 30, 1991, eff. Aug. 1, 1991; Apr. 2, 2024, eff. Dec. 1, 2024.)