The Department of Justice has announced that funds are available to provide additional payments to eligible Chapter 7 trustees for applicable Fiscal Year 2025 cases under the Bankruptcy Administration Improvement Act of 2020 (BAIA).

Eligible trustees may receive $60 per applicable case pursuant to 11 U.S.C. § 330(e)(4). To receive payment, trustees must file the ECF event “Trustee Services Rendered Pursuant to § 330(e)” for each eligible case. Trustees should file only one certification per case; filing more than one may delay payment. Funds will be available for disbursement beginning October 1, 2026.

For additional information about eligibility, filing requirements, and payment procedures, please visit the Bankruptcy Administration Improvement Act Chapter 7 Trustee Payments webpage.