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Most consumer debtors who go through the bankruptcy process never appear before the bankruptcy judge. However, if the consumer debtor has been bankrupt before or has been reckless with his or her assets before going into bankruptcy or has incurred significant debt, then it is probable that when the debtor applies to get out, or get discharged, he or she will be required to attend before the registrar or the bankruptcy judge to explain the circumstances surrounding the bankruptcy.

The bankruptcy judge hears many other matters arising out the bankruptcy. One area is that of discharges where the creditors have an opportunity to oppose the debtor’s application. Once the debtor is placed into bankruptcy, the trustee has a duty to file for the bankrupt’s discharge hearing. There is more about discharges in Chapter 14.