Morgan County Bankruptcy Records
Morgan County bankruptcy records are managed by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Alabama. The Northern Division in Huntsville handles cases, with some hearings at the Decatur federal courthouse.
Morgan County Quick Facts
U.S. Bankruptcy Court for Morgan County
Morgan County is in the Northern Division of the Northern District. The Huntsville office is about 25 miles from Decatur. Some hearings are also held at the Seybourn H. Lynne United States Courthouse in Decatur. This is convenient for Morgan County residents.
The court handles Chapter 7, Chapter 13, Chapter 11, and Chapter 12 cases. Filings and 341 meetings happen in Huntsville or Decatur.
| Court Name | U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Alabama |
|---|---|
| Division | Northern Division (Huntsville) |
| Huntsville Address |
200 Clinton Avenue Huntsville, AL 35801 Phone: (256) 584-7900 |
| Decatur Courthouse |
Seybourn H. Lynne Courthouse 400 Well Street N.E. Decatur, AL 35601 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Website | www.alnb.uscourts.gov |
How to Search Morgan County Bankruptcy Records
PACER is the online system. Register free at pacer.uscourts.gov. Search by name, case number, or last four SSN.
PACER: $0.10/page. $3.00 max per document. Quarterly fees under $30 waived.
PACER Case Locator at pcl.uscourts.gov searches all courts.
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.
What Morgan County Bankruptcy Records Include
Files contain petition, schedules, Statement of Financial Affairs, creditor matrix, proofs of claim, trustee reports, and discharge order.
Records are public per 11 U.S.C. Section 107. SSN shows last four only.
The Bankruptcy Administrator
Alabama uses Bankruptcy Administrators. They appoint trustees and run 341 meetings. Morgan County meetings may be in Huntsville or Decatur.
Contact: (205) 714-4300. Website: www.alnba.uscourts.gov.
Free Access
RECAP at courtlistener.com/recap. Huntsville courthouse free viewing.
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.