Franklin County Bankruptcy Records
Franklin County bankruptcy records are filed with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Alabama. The Northern Division office is in Huntsville, with some hearings held in Florence, which is closer to Franklin County.
Franklin County Quick Facts
U.S. Bankruptcy Court for Franklin County
Franklin County is in the Northern Division of the Northern District. The main office is in Huntsville, about 80 miles from Russellville. However, Florence hearings are available and much closer at about 20 miles. This helps Franklin County residents.
Bankruptcy is federal law. County courts have no role. The court handles Chapter 7, Chapter 13, Chapter 11, and Chapter 12 cases.
| Court Name | U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Alabama |
|---|---|
| Division | Northern Division (Huntsville) |
| Address |
200 Clinton Avenue Huntsville, AL 35801 |
| Phone | (256) 584-7900 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Website | www.alnb.uscourts.gov |
Florence hearings make court access easier for Franklin County residents. Check with the court for the schedule.
How to Search Franklin County Bankruptcy Records
PACER is the online search tool. Register free at pacer.uscourts.gov. Search by name, case number, or last four SSN.
PACER: $0.10/page. $3.00 max per document. Quarterly fees under $30 waived.
PACER Case Locator at pcl.uscourts.gov searches all courts.
You need: debtor name, SSN last four (optional), case number (if known), date range.
McVCIS: 1-866-222-8029. Free, 24/7.
Bankruptcy Filing Fees
- Chapter 7: $338
- Chapter 13: $313
- Chapter 11: $1,738
- Chapter 12: $278
Installments available. Fee waivers for low income.
Record fees: PACER $0.10/page. Certified copies: $12.00. Clerk search: $32.00.
What Franklin County Bankruptcy Records Include
Files contain petition, schedules, Statement of Financial Affairs, creditor matrix, proofs of claim, trustee reports, 341 notice, and discharge order.
Records are public per 11 U.S.C. Section 107. SSN shows last four only. Tax returns sealed.
The Bankruptcy Administrator
Alabama uses Bankruptcy Administrators. They appoint trustees and run 341 meetings. Franklin County meetings may be in Huntsville or Florence.
Contact: (205) 714-4300. Website: www.alnba.uscourts.gov.
Free Access
RECAP at courtlistener.com/recap. Courthouse free viewing. National Archives for old records.
Legal Help
Legal Services Alabama: (866) 456-4995. Alabama State Bar: (800) 392-5660.
Pro se forms: uscourts.gov/forms/bankruptcy-forms.
Types of Bankruptcy
Chapter 7: Liquidation. Chapter 13: Payment plan. Chapter 11: Business. Chapter 12: Farmers.