Thursday, August 28, 2003
73), which retroactively extends chapter 12 of the Bankruptcy Code for six months from its previous expiration date of July 1, 2003. As a result, Chapter 12 has been extended until January 1, 2004. New chapter 12 cases can be accepted for filing, and cases that were filed under other chapters in the period from July 1, 2003 through August 15 can be converted to chapter 12. The statutory filing fee for a chapter 12 case remains at $200 (in addition to the $30 Administrative Fee).