What is the function of the U.S. Trustee and where is that office located?
The Office of the United States Trustee is an Executive Branch agency within the Department of Justice. Its function is to oversee the administration of bankruptcy cases. The U.S. Trustee establishes and supervises a panel of private trustees in chapter 7 cases, appoints standing trustees in chapter 13 cases, and appoints case trustees in chapter 11 and chapter 12 cases. The U.S. Trustee monitors the administration of chapter 11 cases by, among other things, reviewing disclosure statements and plans of reorganization, and monitoring post-confirmation plan performance. The U.S. Trustee also monitors bankruptcy cases for possible crimes which may be reported to the United States Attorney. For more information about the Office of the U.S. Trustee contact: Howard M. Metzenbaum U.S.
