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U.S. Code as of:
01/19/04
Section 1302. Trustee
(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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