Search Dubois County Bankruptcy Records
Dubois County bankruptcy records are filed through the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Indiana. Jasper is the county seat, located in the southwestern part of the state. The county has about 42,000 residents. Searching for bankruptcy case records from Dubois County requires using the federal PACER system or the Southern District court's online tools. The clerk of courts at 1 Courthouse Square in Jasper handles state-level records and can help direct you to the federal court for bankruptcy filings.
Dubois County Quick Facts
Dubois County Clerk of Courts
The Dubois County Clerk of Courts office is at 1 Courthouse Square in Jasper. Call (812) 481-7035 to reach them. This office handles state court records for the county, including civil suits, family law cases, criminal files, and small claims. If you need state-level records from Dubois County, this is where to start.
Bankruptcy filings from Dubois County go to the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Indiana. The main courthouse is in Indianapolis, but electronic filing means Dubois County residents do not have to travel to file a case. Under 11 U.S.C. § 109, anyone living in Dubois County or owning property here can file for bankruptcy in the Southern District. All case documents are stored electronically and are accessible through PACER.
| Office | Dubois County Clerk of Courts |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 Courthouse Square, Jasper, IN 47546 |
| Phone | (812) 481-7035 |
| District | U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Indiana |
Note: Dubois County has a strong local economy, but residents still sometimes need to file for bankruptcy or search for records tied to past cases.
How to Search Dubois County Bankruptcy Records
The PACER system is the main way to find Dubois County bankruptcy records online. Set up a free account and search by the debtor's name or case number. You pay $0.10 per page to view documents, with a $3.00 cap on most files. PACER has every document in the case, from the first petition to the final order.
Indiana's mycase.IN.gov is useful for state court records from Dubois County. This free tool shows civil judgments, collection cases, and other filings that might connect to a bankruptcy. Under IC 5-14-3, state court records in Indiana are public. You do not need to give a reason to search them. Checking both PACER and mycase can help you piece together a complete view of financial records for someone in Dubois County.
The Southern District court at insb.uscourts.gov has forms, local rules, and filing guides. This site is a good starting point if you need more than just a records search for Dubois County cases.
Dubois County Bankruptcy Filing Process
Filing for bankruptcy in Dubois County begins with credit counseling and a petition to the Southern District court. The debtor lists all debts, assets, income, and expenses on detailed schedules. Filing fees are $338 for Chapter 7 and $313 for Chapter 13, though waivers are available for qualifying low-income filers.
Once a Dubois County case is filed, the automatic stay under 11 U.S.C. § 362 takes effect. This stops most debt collection. Creditors cannot file lawsuits, make collection calls, or garnish wages while the stay is active. A trustee is assigned to the case. For Chapter 7, the trustee reviews assets that might be sold to pay creditors. For Chapter 13, the trustee manages the repayment plan over three to five years. All of these actions create records in the federal court system.
The 341 meeting of creditors happens roughly a month after filing. Dubois County debtors attend and answer questions about their financial situation. The trustee runs this meeting and creditors can ask questions too. A Chapter 7 discharge typically comes within four to six months of filing. Chapter 13 takes longer since the plan must be completed first. Every step produces documents that end up in the case file on PACER.
Note: Dubois County debtors should bring government-issued ID and proof of Social Security number to their 341 meeting.
What Dubois County Records Show
A Dubois County bankruptcy file includes the petition, schedules, means test, and statement of financial affairs. These documents lay out the filer's complete financial picture. Under 11 U.S.C. § 107, they are public records. Anyone can view them on PACER. Social Security numbers are partially redacted in the public version, but the financial details remain visible.
The discharge order is what most people search for. It shows which debts were eliminated. Under 11 U.S.C. § 523, some debts survive bankruptcy. Child support and alimony always survive. Most tax debts and student loans do too. The case docket tracks every motion, every order, and every filing from start to finish. Creditor objections and their outcomes are recorded as well. All of this is available for Dubois County cases through PACER.
Dubois County Records Resources
The Indiana Judicial Branch public records page covers how to access court files statewide. The court directory lists contact information for every court in Indiana, including Dubois County. The Indiana State Library keeps historical records and can be helpful for older case files that are not available online.
The Indiana county portal links to Dubois County government offices and departments. IC 33-37 governs court fees across Indiana, and you should check with the specific court for current costs. The Southern District at insb.uscourts.gov has the latest forms and fee schedules for bankruptcy filings.
Cities in Dubois County
Dubois County includes Jasper, Huntingburg, Ferdinand, and Holland. None of these cities have a separate page on this site. All bankruptcy filings from Dubois County go through the Southern District of Indiana. The clerk's office in Jasper handles state court records for the whole county area.
Nearby Counties
Dubois County is in southwestern Indiana. These counties share borders with Dubois County. Make sure you know which county a debtor lives in before searching for bankruptcy records.