Laws: Cases and Codes : U.S. Code : Title 11 : Section 321


   
U.S. Code as of: 01/19/04
Section 321. Eligibility to serve as trustee

      (a) A person may serve as trustee in a case under this title only
    if such person is - 
        (1) an individual that is competent to perform the duties of
      trustee and, in a case under chapter 7, 12, or 13 of this title,
      resides or has an office in the judicial district within which
      the case is pending, or in any judicial district adjacent to such
      district; or
        (2) a corporation authorized by such corporation's charter or
      bylaws to act as trustee, and, in a case under chapter 7, 12, or
      13 of this title, having an office in at least one of such
      districts.

      (b) A person that has served as an examiner in the case may not
    serve as trustee in the case.
      (c) The United States trustee for the judicial district in which
    the case is pending is eligible to serve as trustee in the case if
    necessary.



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