Macon County Bankruptcy Records
Bankruptcy filings from Macon County go to the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Montgomery. The court is about 40 miles from Tuskegee.
Macon County Quick Facts
Middle District Bankruptcy Court
Macon County is in the Northern Division of the Middle District. The Montgomery court handles all filings. From Tuskegee, the drive takes about 45 minutes west on US-80.
The court address is One Church Street in downtown Montgomery. Walk-in hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Phone support runs until 5:00 PM. This is the only staffed location 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 is how you search federal court records. Registration is free. PACER charges 10 cents per page with a $3.00 cap. Keep quarterly totals under $30 for free access.
To find Macon 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 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
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 high debt and low income. Chapter 13 works if you have steady wages and want to keep a home.
Chapter 11 is for businesses. Tuskegee University and related organizations are major employers in the area. Chapter 12 is for farmers.
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.
Bankruptcy Administrator
Alabama uses Bankruptcy Administrators. The administrator runs the 341 meeting. 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 Macon County. The Alabama State Bar referral line is (800) 392-5660.
Cities in Macon County
Macon County includes Tuskegee, Notasulga, and Shorter. Tuskegee is the county seat, home to Tuskegee University. All bankruptcy cases go through Montgomery.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Macon. All are in the Middle District for bankruptcy.