Rule 101. Scope

These rules govern proceedings in the courts of the United States and before the United States bankruptcy judges and United States magistrate judges, to the extent and with the exceptions stated in rule 1101.

( Pub. L. 93–595, §1, Jan. 2, 1975, 88 Stat. 1929 ; Mar. 2, 1987, eff. Oct. 1, 1987; Apr. 25, 1988, eff. Nov. 1, 1988; Apr. 22, 1993, eff. Dec. 1, 1993.)

Notes of Advisory Committee on Proposed Rules

Rule 1101 specifies in detail the courts, proceedings, questions, and stages of proceedings to which the rules apply in whole or in part.

Notes of Advisory Committee on Rules-1987 Amendment

United States bankruptcy judges are added to conform this rule with Rule 1101(b) and Bankruptcy Rule 9017.

Notes of Advisory Committee on Rules-1988 Amendment

The amendment is technical. No substantive change is intended.

Notes of Advisory Committee on Rules-1993 Amendment

This revision is made to conform the rule to changes made by the Judicial Improvements Act of 1990.

Cross References

Power of Supreme Court to prescribe rules of procedure and evidence, see section 2072 of this title.