Fed. R. Bankr. P. 3010

Chapter 7, Subchapter V of Chapter 11, Chapter 12, and Chapter 13— Limits on Small Dividends and Payments

(a) Chapter 7.

In a Chapter 7 case, the trustee must not distribute to a creditor any dividend less than $5 unless authorized to do so by local rule or court order. A dividend not distributed must be treated in the same manner as unclaimed funds under § 347.

(b) Subchapter V of Chapter 11, Chapter 12, and Chapter 13.

In a case under Subchapter V of Chapter 11, or under Chapter 12 or 13, the trustee must not distribute to a creditor any payment less than $15 unless authorized to do so by local rule or court order. Distribution must be made when accumulated funds total $15 or more. Any remaining funds must be distributed with the final payment.

(As amended Mar. 30, 1987 , eff. Aug. 1, 1987 ; Apr. 30, 1991 , eff. Aug. 1, 1991 ; Apr. 11, 2022 , eff. Dec. 1, 2022 ; Apr. 2, 2024 , eff. Dec. 1, 2024 .)