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"Arizona Chapter 13 Laws"

All Arizona bankruptcy cases under Chapter 13 must be filed in federal court. The Code incorporates state statutes for property exemption options, permissible collection and foreclosure proceeds, and liability for contracts, torts and criminal matters. All Chapter 13 cases must provide creditors with repayment equal to or greater than would be available for distribution under Chapter 7.

11 U.S.C. §1301, et seq. provides for unique statutory provisions which apply only to Chapter 13. Many other provisions of Title 11 also apply to all cases filed in federal court.

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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