U.S. TRUSTEE PROGRAM IMPLEMENTS VIRTUAL

SECTION 341 MEETINGS OF CREDITORS

The U.S. Trustee Program is implementing virtual § 341 meetings of creditors via Zoom in chapter 7, 12, and 13 cases in the Southern District of Florida. For more information, including joining a meeting and what documents to provide to the trustee prior to the meeting, click https://www.justice.gov/ust/moc.

The Zoom platform is for ALL meetings scheduled on or after October 1, 2023.

To participate, all participants need an electronic device (smartphone, tablet, laptop, or desktop computer) with a camera, speaker, microphone, and internet access. More details, including conditions in which a party other than the debtor may be able to appear by audio only, are identified in: INSTRUCTIONS FOR JOINING A ZOOM § 341(a) MEETING OF CREDITORS.  Attorneys are highly encouraged to review the contents and inform the party they represent.

The instructions include the following:

• Essential requirements and prep.
• Downloading the Zoom application.
• Joining a Zoom meeting.
• Understanding the meeting controls.
• Troubleshooting and tips.

Each trustee is assigned a unique Meeting ID number, Passcode, and Dedicated Phone Number.

Sample docket entry:

“Notice of Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Case, Meeting of Creditors & Notice of Appointment of Interim Trustee Smith, John. Meeting of Creditors to be held by Video Conference on 10/16/2023 at 08:30 AM at www.Zoom.us – Smith: Meeting ID 123 456 7899, Passcode 111222333, Phone (561) 555-1212. Deadline to Object to Discharge/Dischargeability is 12/15/2023. Proofs of Claim due by 10/31/2023. (Employee, Court) (Entered: 08/31/2023)”