Henry County Bankruptcy Records Search

Henry County bankruptcy records are handled by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Indiana. New Castle is the county seat, and the Henry County Clerk's office sits at 1215 Race St. Whether you need to search for a Chapter 7 filing or check the status of a Chapter 13 plan, the federal PACER system is where you will find Henry County bankruptcy case records. This page explains how to search, what fees apply, and where to go for copies of Henry County bankruptcy filings.

How to Find Henry County Bankruptcy Records

The PACER system is the primary way to search Henry County bankruptcy records. You look up cases by debtor name or case number. Every document costs $0.10 per page. The cap is $3.00 per document. If your quarterly bill stays under $30, the fees get waived. Registration is free. PACER is available at all hours.

For free phone access, call the McVCIS line at (866) 222-8029. The automated system provides basic data about Henry County bankruptcy filings. It reads the debtor name, case number, filing date, chapter, trustee, and current status. You do not need a login to use the service.

In-person searches are available at the Indianapolis federal court office. Henry County falls in the Southern District of Indiana. The Indianapolis office has public access terminals where you can search Henry County bankruptcy records at no cost. Staff at the clerk window can help pull case files and make copies. Bring a photo ID when you visit.

Henry County Federal Bankruptcy Court

The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Indiana serves Henry County. The main office is in Indianapolis. Henry County residents file bankruptcy petitions there, and all case records stay in the federal system. The Southern District also has offices in Terre Haute, Evansville, and New Albany, but Indianapolis is the closest location for Henry County.

The Henry County Clerk at 1215 Race St in New Castle manages state court records. Call (765) 529-6401 for local court questions. The clerk handles civil, criminal, and family cases at the state level. Bankruptcy is a federal matter. All Henry County bankruptcy records are kept in the federal court system and are not available through the county clerk. If you contact the county about a bankruptcy filing, they will point you to the Southern District office.

The Indiana Judicial Branch website offers public record links for both state and federal court resources in Henry County.

Note: Under 11 U.S.C. Section 107, all bankruptcy records are public, so anyone can search Henry County filings without a reason or special permission.

Bankruptcy Filing Types in Henry County

Chapter 7 is the most common filing in Henry County. It eliminates most unsecured debt. The filing fee is $338. Under 11 U.S.C. Section 109, the debtor must pass a means test. This test checks if household income falls below the Indiana median. If it does not, the case may need to go to Chapter 13. Most Henry County Chapter 7 cases close in three to four months after filing.

Chapter 13 creates a repayment plan that runs three to five years. The fee is $313. Henry County homeowners use this chapter to catch up on past-due mortgage payments. Car owners use it to prevent repossession. A trustee collects one monthly payment from the debtor and distributes it to creditors.

Chapter 11 is for business reorganizations at $1,738 per case. Chapter 12 is designed for family farmers and fishermen at $278. Henry County has rural areas where Chapter 12 is relevant. All chapter types produce records that go into the federal court file and are searchable through PACER.

Note: The automatic stay under 11 U.S.C. Section 362 takes effect the instant a Henry County bankruptcy case is filed, stopping most collection actions.

Getting Copies of Henry County Records

PACER charges $0.10 per page for Henry County bankruptcy records. Certified copies from the clerk cost $11 per document plus $0.50 for each additional page. Exemplified copies run $22 per document. Audio of hearings costs $2.40 per recording. These fees are set by the Judicial Conference and apply at all federal courts.

Under 11 U.S.C. Section 523, some debts survive a bankruptcy discharge. Child support and alimony always survive. Most tax debts remain. Student loans are non-dischargeable in most cases. When reviewing Henry County bankruptcy records, a discharge order does not mean every debt in the file was eliminated. The order will list what was cleared.

Older Henry County bankruptcy records may have been moved to the National Archives in Chicago. The Southern District clerk can check if a specific case has been archived. Contact the Indianapolis office for help tracking down older filings. The Indiana State Library can also assist with historical record research.

Online Resources for Henry County

The mycase.in.gov portal is Indiana's state court search system. It has civil, criminal, and family cases. It does not contain bankruptcy records. For Henry County bankruptcy filings, you need PACER. The state system can still help you check other court matters at the county level.

PACER is the only online tool that gives you access to Henry County bankruptcy case filings and dockets.

The Indiana Courts Directory lists addresses and phone numbers for courts statewide. This includes the federal offices that handle Henry County bankruptcy cases. The federal bankruptcy code is posted on GovInfo if you want to read the full text of the statutes that apply to these records.

Cities in Henry County

Henry County includes New Castle, Middletown, Knightstown, and other small communities. All residents file bankruptcy at the Southern District office in Indianapolis. The county clerk at 1215 Race St in New Castle handles state records only and does not process bankruptcy filings.

No cities in Henry County meet the population threshold for a separate city page. All Henry County residents use the same Indianapolis federal court office for bankruptcy cases.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Henry County. Most are in the Southern District of Indiana for bankruptcy filings.