DeKalb County Bankruptcy Records
DeKalb County bankruptcy records are filed with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Alabama. The Eastern Division office in Anniston handles cases from DeKalb County.
DeKalb County Quick Facts
U.S. Bankruptcy Court for DeKalb County
DeKalb County is in the Eastern Division of the Northern District. The Anniston courthouse is about 60 miles from Fort Payne. This is a federal court. County and state courts have no role in bankruptcy cases.
The Eastern Division serves several northeast Alabama counties. Filings, hearings, and 341 meetings happen at the Anniston office. The main district office is in Birmingham, but Anniston handles local matters.
| Court Name | U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Alabama |
|---|---|
| Division | Eastern Division (Anniston) |
| Address |
Federal Building 1129 Noble Street, Suite 117 Anniston, AL 36201 |
| Phone | (256) 741-1500 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Website | www.alnb.uscourts.gov |
How to Search DeKalb County Bankruptcy Records
PACER is the online system for federal court records. Sign up free at pacer.uscourts.gov. Search by name, case number, or last four of Social Security number.
PACER charges $0.10 per page. Each document caps at $3.00. Quarterly fees under $30 are waived. You get full access to dockets and documents.
The PACER Case Locator at pcl.uscourts.gov searches all federal courts at once. Data updates overnight.
To search DeKalb County bankruptcy records:
- Full name of debtor
- Last four SSN (if known)
- Case number (if available)
- Date range
Call McVCIS at 1-866-222-8029 for free phone lookups. Available 24/7.
Bankruptcy Filing Fees
Federal fees are uniform:
- Chapter 7: $338
- Chapter 13: $313
- Chapter 11: $1,738
- Chapter 12: $278
Installments allowed. Up to four payments over 120 days. Fee waivers for Chapter 7 if very low income.
Record fees: PACER $0.10 per page. Certified copies: $12.00. Clerk searches: $32.00. Free viewing at Anniston courthouse.
What DeKalb County Bankruptcy Records Show
Bankruptcy records are detailed. The petition starts the case. Schedules A through J list assets, debts, income, expenses. Every creditor is listed.
The Statement of Financial Affairs covers years of history. Creditors file claims. Trustees file reports. Courts issue orders.
Typical documents:
- Voluntary petition
- Asset and liability schedules
- Statement of Financial Affairs
- Creditor matrix
- Proofs of claim
- Trustee reports
- 341 meeting notice
- Discharge order
Records are public under 11 U.S.C. Section 107. SSN shows only last four digits. Tax returns sealed.
The Bankruptcy Administrator
Alabama uses Bankruptcy Administrators. They work for the court. They appoint trustees, monitor cases, run 341 meetings.
The 341 meeting happens about a month after filing. DeKalb County meetings are in Anniston. Trustee questions you under oath.
Contact: (205) 714-4300. Website: www.alnba.uscourts.gov.
Free Record Access
RECAP has free PACER documents at courtlistener.com/recap. Coverage varies.
Visit Anniston courthouse for free viewing. Printing: $0.10 per page. Hours: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Old records at National Archives after 15 years. Retrieval: $64 per box. Call (404) 736-2820.
Legal Help for DeKalb County
Most people hire lawyers. Legal Services Alabama: (866) 456-4995.
Alabama State Bar referral: (800) 392-5660.
Pro se filing: Forms at uscourts.gov/forms/bankruptcy-forms.
Types of Bankruptcy
Chapter 7: Liquidation. Assets sold. Debts discharged. Four months. Means test.
Chapter 13: Payment plan. Keep property. Pay three to five years.
Chapter 11: Business. Fee: $1,738. Chapter 12: Farmers.
Nearby Counties
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