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11 U.S.C. 945: Continuing jurisdiction and closing of the caseText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
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§945. Continuing jurisdiction and closing of the case

(a)  The court may retain jurisdiction over the case for such period of time as is necessary for the successful implementation of the plan.

(b)  Except as provided in subsection (a) of this section, the court shall close the case when administration of the case has been completed.

( Pub. L. 95–598 , Nov. 6, 1978 , 92 Stat. 2625 ; Pub. L. 98–353, title III, § 498 , July 10, 1984 , 98 Stat. 384 .)

Historical and Revision Notes

senate report no. 95–989

Section 948 [enacted as section 945] permits the court to retain jurisdiction over the case to ensure successful execution of the plan. The provision is the same as that found in section 96(e) of Chapter 9 of the present Act [section 416(e) of former title 11].

Editorial Notes

Amendments

1984⁠—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 98–353 substituted “implementation” for “execution”.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 1984 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 98–353 effective with respect to cases filed 90 days after July 10, 1984, see section 552(a) of Pub. L. 98–353, set out as a note under section 101 of this title.