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BOP Program Statement 8531.12 § 24
BANKRUPTCY. If the debtor files a Chapter 7, 11 or 13
Bankruptcy procedure, the Chief, CAR or designee must prepare a
Proof of Claim Form for filing with the Clerk of the Bankruptcy
Court in the state for which the debtor filed. This form may
also be submitted to the court by DOJ. The debtor must list
UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries, Inc., as a creditor with the
courts.
When proof has been provided that a debtor has filed for
bankruptcy, FPI must adhere to all bankruptcy laws. Therefore,
CAR will not accept any payments from the debtor and since there
is an automatic stay on all debts, collection efforts will be
suspended. If the debt has been referred to Treasury for
collection, the debt must be recalled and collection efforts
suspended.
P8531.12
7/7/2006
Page 17
The Chief, CAR or designee must ensure all bankruptcy cases are
monitored periodically in the automated Public Assess to Court
Electronic Records (PACER) System. If the debt is dismissed or
cancelled by the courts, CAR may resume collection actions.
However, if the debt is discharged, CAR must prepare a 1099-C (if
applicable) and close-out the debt.
History
PS 8531.12 dated 2006-07-07
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