Q: I am not a participant in a case. Can I still attend a 341 meeting (via zoom) if I have the sign in information?
A: Yes you can.
A: While i agree with Mr. Denison, as far as it goes, I highly recommend that you first contact the Bankruptcy Trustee to procure permission, or at least provide notice of your intent to participate, which should forestall any issues on the day of the meeting.
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Yes, you generally can attend a 341 meetings even if you are not an official participant or creditor in the bankruptcy case, as long as you have the meeting login details.
The 341 meetings are technically open to the public, as they constitute an administrative hearing rather than a full court proceeding. Since many meetings have moved to virtual platforms due to the pandemic, there may be the option to login online as well.
As with any official proceeding, there are still limits and proper decorum that should be followed as an observer:
- You should maintain silence and not interrupt the proceedings or questioning by the trustee.
- You should not record the meeting through electronic means.
- Disruptive or harassing participants may still be removed at the discretion of the trustee.
So in summary - as long as you login quietly as an observer only and cause no disruptions or distractions, you likely can attend the virtual 341 meeting even as an unofficial party. However, the trustee has the right to limit access if they deem necessary.
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