Find Greene County Bankruptcy Records

Greene County bankruptcy records are filed through the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Indiana. The county seat is Bloomfield, and the Greene County Clerk office is at 1 E Main St. Clerk Jamie Thompson and staff handle state court records Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Federal bankruptcy cases from Greene County go to the Terre Haute or Indianapolis division. You can search these records through PACER online, call the free McVCIS line, or visit a federal courthouse to look up bankruptcy filings tied to Greene County residents.

Greene County Clerk and Bankruptcy Court

The Greene County Clerk office in Bloomfield keeps state court records but does not store bankruptcy files. Clerk Jamie Thompson and staff can help you with civil cases, criminal records, estate matters, guardianships, and paternity cases. For state court copies, the fee is $1.00 per page. Certifications cost $3.00. Payment is accepted by cash, money order, or cashier's check only. If you need records by mail, include a self-addressed stamped envelope with your request to the Greene County Clerk.

The Greene County government website has contact details and office information for the clerk and other county departments.

Greene County's website lists the clerk office hours and services available at the Bloomfield courthouse.

For actual bankruptcy records, you need to contact the federal court. The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Indiana handles all bankruptcy cases from Greene County. The Terre Haute courtroom at 921 Ohio Street is the nearest location, but that office is not staffed. All mail and filings for the Terre Haute area go to the Evansville office at (812) 434-6470. The Indianapolis main office can also help at (317) 229-3800.

Note: The Greene County Clerk only accepts cash, money orders, or cashier's checks for state court copy fees.

How to Search Bankruptcy Records in Greene County

PACER is the fastest way to find Greene County bankruptcy records. This federal system runs around the clock. You can search by name or case number from any computer. Registration is free. It costs $0.10 per page to view documents, with a $3.00 cap per document. Quarterly charges under $30 are waived. PACER covers all cases from 2005 forward in the Southern District, including Greene County.

The McVCIS phone line at (866) 222-8029 is another option. It is free. The automated system gives you basic case details for any Greene County bankruptcy filing. You get the debtor name, case number, filing date, chapter type, trustee, and current status. No account needed.

In-person access is available at any Southern District office. The Indianapolis office at 46 E Ohio St has public terminals where you can search Greene County bankruptcy records at no charge. Staff can help. Bring your ID. Copy fees apply for printed pages. The nearest courtroom is in Terre Haute, but it is not staffed, so the Evansville office is a better option for in-person visits from Greene County.

Bankruptcy Case Types in Greene County

Greene County residents file bankruptcy under different chapters of the federal code. Chapter 7 is the most common type. It costs $338 to file. A trustee reviews the debtor's assets and sells anything not exempt under Indiana law. Most Chapter 7 cases end in three to four months. Under 11 U.S.C. Section 109, filers must pass a means test before they can use this chapter.

Chapter 13 costs $313 to file. It sets up a payment plan over three to five years. This option works for Greene County residents who have regular income and want to keep their property. Chapter 11 is for business reorganization at $1,738. Chapter 12 serves family farmers at $278. All of these case types create bankruptcy records in the Southern District of Indiana.

Some debts cannot be wiped out. Under 11 U.S.C. Section 523, child support payments, some tax debts, and student loans survive any type of bankruptcy. This applies to every Greene County case.

Public Access to Greene County Bankruptcy Records

Bankruptcy records are public under federal law. Section 107 of Title 11 makes this clear. Anyone can look up a bankruptcy case. You do not need to be a party. You do not need a reason. All Greene County bankruptcy records in the Southern District are available to search.

Courts redact certain personal data from public filings. Social Security numbers, bank account details, and information about minor children are removed. Under Section 107(b), a judge can also seal trade secrets or other sensitive items. But these cases are rare. The vast majority of Greene County bankruptcy records are open without limits.

Indiana's state public records law, IC 5-14-3, covers state and local government records but does not apply to federal bankruptcy filings. The Indiana Judicial Branch public records page explains access to state court files. For bankruptcy records from Greene County, follow federal access rules instead.

State court records follow Indiana rules while federal bankruptcy records from Greene County follow separate federal access rules.

Getting Copies of Greene County Bankruptcy Filings

You can get copies of Greene County bankruptcy records through PACER at $0.10 per page. Certified copies from the federal clerk cost $11 per document plus $0.50 for each extra page. Exemplified copies are $22 plus $0.50 per page. Audio recordings of hearings cost $2.40 per file.

For older cases not on PACER, contact the Southern District clerk. Some Greene County bankruptcy records filed before 2005 may be at the National Archives in Chicago. The Indiana State Library can help with historical records research and point you to the right archive.

State court copy fees at the Greene County Clerk are $1.00 per page with a $3.00 certification fee. These fees under IC 33-37 apply only to state records. Federal bankruptcy copy fees follow a different schedule. Always check current rates before ordering copies of Greene County bankruptcy records.

Note: Mail requests to the Greene County Clerk for state court records must include a self-addressed stamped envelope.

Related Court Records in Greene County

The Greene County Clerk in Bloomfield keeps several types of state court records that may connect to bankruptcy cases. These include civil cases, criminal records, estate files, guardianship papers, juvenile cases, and paternity matters. When someone in Greene County files for bankruptcy, the automatic stay under 11 U.S.C. Section 362 halts most pending state court actions against the debtor.

You can search Greene County state records through mycase.in.gov. This free online tool covers all Indiana counties. It does not include bankruptcy records, but it can show you civil cases, judgments, and other matters tied to a Greene County resident. The Indiana Courts Directory lists contact details for all state courts.

The mycase portal covers state court records for all Indiana counties, including Greene County.

Nearby Counties

These counties are near Greene County in southwestern Indiana. All are in the Southern District. Check the debtor's address to make sure you search for bankruptcy records in the right county.