Arizona Bankruptcy Definitions & Tips:
A few of the more common words and phrases used by the Arizona bankruptcy courts are included in following list. Be aware of
variations between common usage, as compared to legal definitions derived from statutes, case interpretations,
and local customs.
With the rise in commercial popularity of bankruptcy reform, new proposed regulations have been prevalent
before both houses of US Congress since 1994. President Bush enthusiastically endorses pending proposed
amendments, while consumer advocacy groups raise constant objections to the reduction and/or elimination of
individual protection. The constitutionality of these amendments remains unclear.
In the matter of ARIZONA BANKRUPTCY PETITION PREPARERS, General order No. 89 issued by the U.S. District.
Arizona Bankruptcy Court., July 1, 2003. 11 USC 110(k) does not permit a bankruptcy petition preparer to engage
in activities "that are otherwise prohibited by law. including the rules and laws that prohibit the unauthorized
practice of law." The Supreme Court of the State of Arizona has enacted amendments to its Rule 31 governing the
unauthorized practice of law which became effective commencing July 1, 2003. Rule 31 sets forth the general rule
that only an active member of the State Bar of Arizona may practice law in the State. The amendments also create
a limited exception for certified legal document preparers provided that the services performed are in
compliance with State Code of Judicial Administration, Part 7, Chapter 2, Section 7-208.
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