When an individual files for bankruptcy under Chapter 13, the courts appoint an impartial party, called a trustee, to investigate the case and help that person throughout the process. Bankruptcy Trustees are usually, but not always attorneys. The US Department of Justice oversees roughly 170 Chapter 13 Trustees around the country under the Office of the Standing Chapter 13 Trustee.Read more about how DCAC was able to help the Chapter 13 Trustee of the Eastern District of Oklahoma increase their efficiency and decrease their IT costs by downloading the case study below.