Search Lowndes County Bankruptcy Records
Bankruptcy cases from Lowndes County go to the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Montgomery. The court is only about 25 miles from Hayneville.
Lowndes County Quick Facts
Middle District Bankruptcy Court
Lowndes County is in the Northern Division of the Middle District. The Montgomery courthouse is quite close. From Hayneville, the drive takes about 30 minutes going east on US-80.
The court sits at One Church Street in downtown Montgomery. Walk-in hours run 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Phone support extends to 5:00 PM. This is the only staffed courthouse for the whole Middle District.
| Court Name | U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Alabama |
|---|---|
| Address | One Church Street Montgomery, AL 36104 |
| Phone | (334) 954-3800 |
| 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 lets you search federal court records. Registration is free. Fees kick in when you search. PACER charges 10 cents per page. Documents cap at $3.00. Keep quarterly totals under $30 for free access.
To find Lowndes County bankruptcies:
- Visit pacer.uscourts.gov
- Create a free account
- Select Middle District of Alabama
- Enter name or case number
- View results
Free phone searches work at 1-866-222-8029. Check RECAP Archive at courtlistener.com/recap for free documents.
Filing 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.
- Chapter 7: $338
- Chapter 13: $313
- Chapter 11: $1,738
- PACER: $0.10/page (max $3.00)
- Certified copy: $12.00
Types of Bankruptcy
Most people file Chapter 7 or Chapter 13. Chapter 7 wipes out debts quickly. Chapter 13 sets up a payment plan.
Chapter 7 works best for people with high debt and low income. Chapter 13 works if you have steady wages and want to save a home from foreclosure.
Chapter 12 is for farmers. Lowndes County has agricultural land, so this may apply to some residents.
What Records Show
Each case has many documents. The petition lists basic debtor info. Schedules show assets and debts. Most records are public under 11 U.S.C. Section 107.
Bankruptcy Administrator
Alabama uses Bankruptcy Administrators. The administrator runs the 341 meeting of creditors. Contact them at (334) 954-3850. Visit almba.uscourts.gov for info.
Finding Legal Help
Legal Services Alabama at (334) 832-4570 in Montgomery serves Lowndes County. The Alabama State Bar referral line is (800) 392-5660.
Cities in Lowndes County
Lowndes County includes Hayneville, Fort Deposit, and Mosses. Hayneville is the county seat. All bankruptcy cases go through nearby Montgomery.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Lowndes. Montgomery has the courthouse. All are in the Middle District.