Rule 5004 Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure

Rule 5004 of the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure is about Disqualifying a Bankruptcy Judge. It is under Part V (Courts and Clerks) of the Rules.

(a) From Presiding Over a Proceeding, Contested Matter, or Case. A bankruptcy judge’s disqualification is governed by 28

U.S.C. § 455. The judge is disqualified from presiding over a proceeding or contested matter in which a disqualifying circumstance arises—and, when appropriate, from presiding over the entire case.

(b) From Allowing Compensation. The bankruptcy judge is disqualified from allowing compensation to a relative or to a person who is so connected with the judge as to make the judge’s allowing it improper.