Greene County Bankruptcy Records

Greene County bankruptcy records are maintained by federal bankruptcy courts. The county seat is Eutaw. All bankruptcy filings go to the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Alabama in Mobile.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court for Greene County

Greene County is served by the Southern District of Alabama. This is a federal court. State courts do not handle bankruptcy. All filings from Greene County residents go to Mobile. The district covers counties in southwest Alabama.

The Mobile office is the only staffed location for the Southern District. Two bankruptcy judges hear all cases. Greene County has a small population, so case volume is low. Most filings are Chapter 7 liquidations or Chapter 13 wage earner plans. The court uses electronic filing through CM/ECF.

How to Search Greene County Bankruptcy Records

PACER is the main way to search. It lets you look up cases online from any computer. Find cases filed by Greene County residents any time. The system contains all documents. Sign up free at pacer.uscourts.gov.

Fees are minimal. PACER charges $0.10 per page. Each document caps at $3.00. If quarterly use stays under $30, you owe nothing. Quick searches are often free for Greene County bankruptcy records.

Search by name, case number, or SSN last four. The PACER Case Locator at pcl.uscourts.gov covers all federal courts. Helpful when you are not sure which court has a case.

Phone access is free. Call 1-866-222-8029 for McVCIS. It runs 24/7. Get basic facts like status and filing date. No documents, but good for quick checks on Greene County bankruptcy records.

In-person visits take planning. Mobile is the only clerk office. The drive from Eutaw is over 100 miles. Office hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM weekdays. The public terminal is free to view. Printing costs $0.10 per page. Certified copies cost $12.00.

Electronic Self-Representation System

The Southern District has eSR. It helps people file bankruptcy without a lawyer. Answer questions and the system creates forms. This is unique to the Southern District of Alabama. Most federal courts lack this tool.

eSR is free to use. Filing fees still apply. Chapter 7 costs $338. Chapter 13 costs $313. You can ask for a fee waiver if income is low. The system does not give legal advice. Greene County residents can access it at alsb.uscourts.gov.

Self-filing works for simple cases. If you have property, a business, or secured debts, get professional help. The eSR handles paperwork only, not legal strategy.

What Greene County Bankruptcy Records Show

A bankruptcy file has many parts. The petition starts the case. It names the debtor and chapter. Schedules list assets and debts. The Statement of Financial Affairs covers recent money history. All creditors are listed with amounts.

Court orders build over time. The automatic stay stops collections. The discharge clears debts. Some cases have motions, objections, and hearings. Trustee reports show what happened to property. Proofs of claim document creditor amounts.

Greene County bankruptcy records typically include:

• Debtor full name and address
• Chapter (7, 11, 12, or 13)
• Filing date
• All assets and values
• All debts and creditors
• Income and expenses
• Discharge date if closed

Some data is redacted. SSN shows only last four digits. Account numbers are cut the same way. Birth dates show year only. Minor children use initials. Tax returns are sealed. Fed. R. Bankr. P. 9037 requires these protections.

Fees for Greene County Bankruptcy Records

PACER fees are standard. Pay $0.10 per page. Cap at $3.00 per document. Audio costs $2.40. Quarterly charges under $30 are waived. Small searches are typically free for Greene County bankruptcy records.

Clerk office services cost more:

• Certified copy: $12.00
• Exemplification: $25.00
• Clerk search: $32.00 per name
• Printing: $0.10 per page

Old records may be archived. Cases over 15 years sometimes go to the National Archives. Retrieval costs $64.00 per box. The Atlanta center holds Alabama files. Call (404) 736-2820 about old Greene County bankruptcy records.

Bankruptcy Administrator for Greene County

Alabama uses Bankruptcy Administrators. Most states have U.S. Trustees from the Justice Department. Alabama is different. The BA is a court employee. Only Alabama and North Carolina work this way.

Every case has a 341 meeting. Creditors can question the debtor. The trustee leads it. For Greene County cases, meetings happen in Mobile. Check alsba.uscourts.gov for schedules. Call (251) 441-5577.

The BA does not give legal advice. They explain procedures and share trustee contacts. Their website has forms and dates. Access is free for Greene County cases.

Legal Framework for Bankruptcy Records

Bankruptcy records are public. 11 U.S.C. § 107 makes them open to all. No reason needed. You do not have to be a party. Greene County bankruptcy records are available to anyone.

Sealing is rare. Trade secrets might qualify. Confidential business data can be protected. A party must ask the court. The judge rules. Most cases stay public.

All bankruptcy law is at 11 U.S.C. § 101-1532. Federal law controls. Alabama state law affects only exemptions. The rest is the same everywhere.

Free Alternatives for Searching

RECAP saves PACER documents for free access. Search at courtlistener.com/recap. Coverage depends on what users shared. Some Greene County cases may be there.

McVCIS phone service costs nothing. Call 1-866-222-8029 any time. Get basic case info. No documents, but useful for quick checks.

The courthouse terminal is free for viewing. Printing costs money. Staff can help search. Good if you need to see many documents without PACER fees for Greene County bankruptcy records.

Cities in Greene County

Greene County is rural with small towns. Eutaw is the county seat. Other communities include Forkland and Union. All residents file bankruptcy in Mobile. There is no local court office.

The drive from Eutaw to Mobile is long. Plan over two hours each way. Online access through PACER is often more practical for Greene County residents.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Greene County. Check your address to know which county you are in before filing.