| United
States Bankruptcy Court District of Rhode Island |
| Frequently Asked Questions |
What is the function of the U.S. Trustee and where is
that office located?
The Office of the United
States Trustee is an Executive Branch agency within the Department of Justice. Its
function is to oversee the administration of bankruptcy cases. The U.S. Trustee
establishes and supervises a panel of private trustees in chapter 7 cases, appoints
standing trustees in chapter 13 cases, and appoints case trustees in chapter 11 and
chapter12 cases. The U.S. Trustee monitors the administration of chapter 11 cases by,
among other things, reviewing disclosure statements and plans of reorganization,
commenting on applications for compensation, and monitoring post-confirmation plan
performance. The U.S. Trustee also monitors bankruptcy cases for possible crimes which may
be reported to the United States Attorney. For more information about the Office of the
U.S. Trustee contact:
Office of the U.S. Trustee
10 Dorrance Street
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 528-5551
