Rule · Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure
Fed. R. Bankr. P. 8001 — Scope; Definition of “BAP”; Sending Documents Electronically
Fed. R. Bankr. P. 8001
- 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) Scope. These Part VIII rules govern the procedure in a United States district court and in a bankruptcy appellate panel on appeal from a bankruptcy court’s judgment, order, or decree. They also govern certain procedures on appeal to a United States court of appeals under 28 U.S.C. § 158(d). (b) Definition of “BAP.” “BAP” means a bankruptcy appellate panel established by a circuit judicial council and authorized to hear appeals from a bankruptcy court under 28 U.S.C. § 158. (c) Requirement to Send Documents Electronically.
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Fed. R. Bankr. P. 8001 — Scope; Definition of “BAP”; Sending Documents Electronically is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.
(a) Scope. These Part VIII rules govern the procedure in a United States district court and in a bankruptcy appellate panel on appeal from a bankruptcy court’s judgment, order, or decree. They also govern certain procedures on appeal to a United States court of appeals under 28 U.S.C. § 158(d). (b) Definition of “BAP.” “BAP” means a bankruptcy appellate panel established by a circuit judicial council and authorized to hear appeals from a bankruptcy court under 28 U.S.C. § 158. (c) Requirement to Send Documents Electronically. Under these Part VIII rules, a document must be sent electronically, unless: (1) it is sent by or to an individual who is not represented by counsel; or (2) the court’s local rules permit or require mailing or delivery by other means.