Rule · Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure
Fed. R. Bankr. P. 5001 — Court Operations; Clerks’ Offices
Fed. R. Bankr. P. 5001
- Type
- Rule
- Source
- Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure
- Jurisdiction
- Federal
- Date
- 2026-10-22
- Current through
- Nov 10, 2026 (Office of the Law Revision Counsel)
(a) Courts Always Open. Bankruptcy courts are considered always open for filing a pleading, motion, or other paper; issuing and returning process; making rules; or entering an order. (b) Location for Trials and Hearings; Proceedings in Chambers. Every trial or hearing must be held in open court—in a regular courtroom if convenient. Except as provided in 28 U.S.C. § 152(c), any other act may be performed—or a proceeding held—in chambers anywhere within or outside the district.
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Fed. R. Bankr. P. 5001 — Court Operations; Clerks’ Offices is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.
(a) Courts Always Open. Bankruptcy courts are considered always open for filing a pleading, motion, or other paper; issuing and returning process; making rules; or entering an order. (b) Location for Trials and Hearings; Proceedings in Chambers. Every trial or hearing must be held in open court—in a regular courtroom if convenient. Except as provided in 28 U.S.C. § 152(c), any other act may be performed—or a proceeding held—in chambers anywhere within or outside the district. But unless it is ex parte, a hearing may be held outside the district only if all affected parties consent. (c) Clerk’s Office Hours. A clerk’s office—with the clerk or a deputy in attendance—must be open during business hours on all days except Saturdays, Sundays, and the legal holidays listed in Rule 9006(a)(6).