U.S. Department
of Justice
Chapter 7 Handbooks & Reference Materials
| Documents | ||
| Date | Subject | Other Formats |
| Handbook for Chapter 7 Panel Trustees, Effective October 1, 2012 | ||
| January 31, 2025 | Handbook for Chapter 7 Trustees, Effective October 1, 2012 | |
| March 15, 2022 | List of Changes (March 2022 and June 2022) | [PDF - 238 KB] |
| October 15, 2021 | List of Changes (October 2021) | |
| April 1, 2017 | List of Changes (April 2017) | |
| September 8, 2016 | List of Changes (September 2016) | |
| July 12, 2012 | Summary of Major Changes (October 2012) | |
| Handbook for Chapter 7 Panel Trustees – Supplementary Materials, Effective October 1, 2012 | ||
| Chapter 7 Forms and Instructions | ||
| April 1, 2017 | General Instructions for Interim Reports (TIRs) | |
| July 12, 2012 | Instructions for Form 1 – Individual Estate Property Record and Report | |
| July 12, 2012 | Instructions for Form 2 – Estate Cash Receipts and Disbursements Record | |
| April 1, 2017 | Instructions for Form 3 – Summary Interim Asset Report | |
| November 29, 2023 | Uniform Transaction Code List in Numerical Order (effective June 1, 2022) | [PDF - 130 KB] |
| June 1, 2022 | Uniform Transaction Code List in Category Order (effective June 1, 2022) | [PDF - 106 KB] |
| June 1, 2022 | Primary Uniform Transaction Code Reference Guide (effective June 1, 2022) | [PDF - 561 KB] |
| June 1, 2022 | Summary of Major Changes to the Primary Uniform Transaction Code Reference Guide (effective June 1, 2022) | [PDF - 142 KB] |
| June 1, 2022 | Summary of Major Changes to Frequently Asked Questions about Uniform Transaction Codes | [PDF - 105 KB] |
| May 10, 2013 | Sample Chapter 7 Cases and Illustrative Forms 1, 2 and 3 | |
| July 12, 2012 | Section 341(a) Meeting of Creditors – Required Questions and Sample General Questions | |
| July 12, 2012 | Guidelines for Reviewing Applications for Compensation and Reimbursement of Expenses Filed Under 11 U.S.C. § 330 (“Fee Guidelines”) | |
| July 12, 2012 | Segregating Duties in a Small Trustee Operation | |
| July 12, 2012 | Procedures for Suspension and Removal of Panel Trustees and Standing Trustees, 28 C.F.R 58.6 | [PDF - 88 KB] |
| July 12, 2012 | Notice of Voluntary Suspension | |
| July 12, 2012 | Declaration Regarding Administration of Oath and Confirmation of Identify and Social Security Number | |
| July 12, 2012 | Notice to United States Trustee of Debtor Identity Problem | |
| March 15, 2022 | Chapter 7 Trustee Bank Account Review and Reconciliation Procedures | [PDF - 116 KB] |
| July 12, 2012 | 2012 Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Interpreter Usage Form | |
| September 8, 2016 | Business Interruption Plan Outline | [DOC - 32 KB] |
| September 8, 2016 | Sample Chapter 7 Disaster Recovery Plan | [DOC - 36 KB] |
| July 12, 2012 | Sample Rules of Behavior Governing Computer Use | |
| October 15, 2021 | United States Trustee Program Chapter 7 Trustee Performance Review | |
| July 1, 2015 | United States Trustee Program Chapter 7 Trustee Performance Review Instructions | |
| July 30, 2013 | Chapter 7 IRS Refund Turnover Request Form | |
| May 14, 2012 | Best Practices for Document Production Requests by Trustees in Consumer Bankruptcy Cases (May 14, 2012) | [PDF - 169 KB] |
| February 13, 2023 | Fee Waiver Notice | [PDF - 137 KB] |
| UST Field Examination Materials | ||
| October 1, 2012 | Internal Control Questionnaire | |
| October 1, 2012 | Asset Administration Questionnaire | |
| Volume 2 of the UST Manual pertaining to Chapter 7 Case Administration | ||
Updated January 31, 2025