Title 11, BankruptcyRelease 119-110
§1188 Status Conference
Title 11 › CHAPTER 11 — REORGANIZATION › SUBCHAPTER V — SMALL BUSINESS DEBTOR REORGANIZATION › § 1188
Summary
The court must hold a status conference within 60 days after it issues the order that starts the case under this chapter. The court can allow more time if the delay is caused by things the debtor should not fairly be blamed for. At least 14 days before the conference, the debtor must file with the court and send to the trustee and every party with an interest a report that describes what the debtor has done and will do to try to reach a consensual plan of reorganization.
Full Legal Text
Title 11, §1188
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(a)In General.—
Except as provided in subsection (b), not later than 60 days after the entry of the order for relief under this chapter, the court shall hold a status conference to further the expeditious and economical resolution of a case under this subchapter.
(b)Exception.—
The court may extend the period of time for holding a status conference under subsection (a) if the need for an extension is attributable to circumstances for which the debtor should not justly be held accountable.
(c)Report.—
Not later than 14 days before the date of the status conference under subsection (a), the debtor shall file with the court and serve on the trustee and all parties in interest a report that details the efforts the debtor has undertaken and will undertake to attain a consensual plan of reorganization.
Legislative History
Notes & Related Subsidiaries
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date
Section effective 180 days after Aug. 23, 2019, see section 5 of Pub. L. 116–54, set out as an
Effective Date
of 2019 Amendment note under section 101 of this title.
Reference
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Citation
11 U.S.C. § 1188
Title 11, Bankruptcy
Last Updated
Sep 22, 2026
Release point: 119-110