In Re McKinney

OPINION

THOMAS E. CARLSON, Bankruptcy Judge.

The question presented is whether the court may require a chapter 7 trustee to submit time records in applying for compensation. Applicant trustee argues that BAPCPA requires the compensation of chapter 7 trustees to be calculated as a percentage of the amount distributed to creditors and that time spent is legally irrelevant. I conclude that time spent is still a relevant factor, even if it is no longer the starting point for calculating chapter 7 trustee compensation. Applicant will be allowed no compensation until she provides time records in…