Access Henry County Bankruptcy Records
Bankruptcy filings from Henry County go to the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Montgomery. Dothan hosts some hearings, which is closer for local residents.
Henry County Quick Facts
Bankruptcy Court Locations
Henry County is in the Southern Division of the Middle District of Alabama. The main court is in Montgomery. From Abbeville, the drive is about 100 miles northwest.
Dothan hosts some hearings. That is only about 25 miles from Abbeville. But remember: Dothan handles hearings only. No mail. No filings. Everything goes to Montgomery.
| Main Office |
U.S. Bankruptcy Court One Church Street Montgomery, AL 36104 Phone: (334) 954-3800 |
|---|---|
| Dothan (Hearings Only) |
100 W. Troy Street Dothan, AL 36303 No mail accepted. No walk-in services. |
| Montgomery Hours | Walk-in: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Phone: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Website | almb.uscourts.gov |
How to Search Bankruptcy Records
PACER is the main way to search. It covers all federal courts. Registration is free. You pay only when you search.
PACER charges 10 cents per page. Documents cap at $3.00 each. Keep your quarterly total under $30 and they waive fees. Many people pay nothing.
To find Henry County bankruptcies:
- Visit pacer.uscourts.gov
- Create a free account
- Select Middle District of Alabama
- Enter name, case number, or last 4 of SSN
- View results
Free phone searches work at 1-866-222-8029. McVCIS runs 24/7. Check RECAP Archive at courtlistener.com/recap for free documents.
Filing Fees
Federal law sets fees. Chapter 7 costs $338. Chapter 13 costs $313. Chapter 11 runs $1,738.
Copies cost extra. PACER is 10 cents per page up to $3.00. Certified copies are $12.00. Clerk searches cost $32.00 per name.
- Chapter 7: $338
- Chapter 13: $313
- Chapter 11: $1,738
- PACER: $0.10/page (max $3.00)
- Certified copy: $12.00
- Clerk search: $32.00
Low-income filers may pay over time or get fees waived.
Types of Bankruptcy
Most people file Chapter 7 or Chapter 13. Chapter 7 wipes out debts in about four months. Chapter 13 sets up a payment plan for three to five years.
Chapter 7 works best for people with high debt and low income. Chapter 13 works if you have steady income and want to save a home from foreclosure.
Chapter 11 is for businesses. Chapter 12 is for farmers. Henry County has agricultural operations, so Chapter 12 may apply to some residents.
What Records Show
Each case has many documents. The petition lists basic debtor info. Schedules show assets, debts, income, and expenses.
Most records are public under 11 U.S.C. Section 107. Personal data gets protected. You see only four digits of Social Security numbers.
Bankruptcy Administrator
Alabama uses Bankruptcy Administrators instead of U.S. Trustees. The administrator runs the 341 meeting of creditors. Every case has one.
Contact the administrator at (334) 954-3850. Visit almba.uscourts.gov for trustee info.
Finding Legal Help
Legal Services Alabama at (334) 793-6555 in Dothan serves Henry County. The Alabama State Bar referral line is (800) 392-5660.
Lawyer fees for Chapter 7 run $1,000 to $2,000. Chapter 13 costs more.
Cities in Henry County
Henry County includes Abbeville, Headland, and Newville. Abbeville is the county seat. All bankruptcy cases go through Montgomery. Hearings may be in Dothan.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Henry. Houston has the Dothan hearing location. All are in the Middle District.