Jackson County Bankruptcy Records
Jackson County bankruptcy records are maintained by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Alabama. The Northern Division in Huntsville handles cases from Jackson County.
Jackson County Quick Facts
U.S. Bankruptcy Court for Jackson County
Jackson County is in the Northern Division of the Northern District. The Huntsville courthouse is about 45 miles from Scottsboro. This is a federal court. County and state courts have no role in bankruptcy matters.
The Northern Division serves several north Alabama counties. The court handles Chapter 7, Chapter 13, Chapter 11, and Chapter 12 cases. Filings, hearings, and 341 meetings happen at the Huntsville office.
| 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 |
How to Search Jackson County Bankruptcy Records
PACER is the main online tool. Register free at pacer.uscourts.gov. Search by name, case number, or last four SSN.
PACER costs $0.10 per page. Max $3.00 per document. Fees under $30/quarter waived.
PACER Case Locator at pcl.uscourts.gov searches all federal courts.
You need: debtor name, SSN last four (optional), case number (if known), date range.
McVCIS phone: 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 Jackson County Bankruptcy Records Include
Files contain petition, schedules of assets and debts, 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. Jackson County meetings are in Huntsville.
Contact: (205) 714-4300. Website: www.alnba.uscourts.gov.
Free Access
RECAP at courtlistener.com/recap. Huntsville 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.