Parke County Bankruptcy Records
Parke County bankruptcy records are held by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Indiana. The county seat is Rockville, a small town in west-central Indiana near the Illinois border. If you need to look up a bankruptcy case from Parke County, the federal PACER system is the main search tool. The local clerk at the Parke County courthouse keeps state court files but does not store federal bankruptcy records. This page covers how to search Parke County bankruptcy filings, which court has your case, and where to get copies of documents you need.
Parke County Quick Facts
Parke County Clerk Office
The Parke County Clerk of Courts is at 116 W High St in Rockville. This office manages local court records for civil, criminal, and family cases. Staff can help you find state case files and point you toward the right federal court for bankruptcy matters. The clerk does not take bankruptcy filings or store those records. All Parke County bankruptcy cases go through the federal system instead.
You can reach the Parke County clerk at (765) 569-5132 during normal business hours. Walk-in visits are welcome at the Rockville courthouse. Staff handle questions about local case numbers, state court fees, and how to get copies of Parke County court documents. For anything tied to a federal bankruptcy filing, they will send you to the Southern District court.
| Office | Parke County Clerk of Courts |
|---|---|
| Address | 116 W High St, Rockville, IN 47872 |
| Phone | (765) 569-5132 |
| District | U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Indiana |
Note: The Parke County clerk handles state court matters only and cannot process federal bankruptcy filings.
Federal Court for Parke County Filings
Parke County sits in the Southern District of Indiana for bankruptcy purposes. The nearest court office is the Terre Haute location at 921 Ohio Street. This courtroom is not staffed full-time, so most filings and mail for Parke County bankruptcy cases go through the Evansville office. The main Indianapolis office at 46 E Ohio St also handles cases from across the Southern District.
The Southern District court website has forms, local rules, and filing guides for Parke County residents.
You can download all the forms you need to file a case or request copies of Parke County bankruptcy records from this site.
Under 11 U.S.C. § 109, any person who lives in Parke County or has property here can file for bankruptcy in the Southern District. The court assigns a trustee and a judge to each case. Hearings may take place in Terre Haute or Indianapolis. Parke County residents can also use the public computer terminals at any Southern District office to look up case records at no charge.
Searching Parke County Bankruptcy Records
The best way to find Parke County bankruptcy records is through PACER. This federal system holds all case files from both Indiana districts. You can search by name or case number. Fees run $0.10 per page to view documents. Registration is free. PACER works around the clock, so you can search Parke County bankruptcy filings any time from home.
The McVCIS phone line is another option. Call (866) 222-8029 for free access to basic case data. The system gives you the debtor name, case number, filing date, chapter type, and current status. It covers all Parke County bankruptcy records in the Southern District. You do not need an account to use the phone service.
In person, you can visit any Southern District office to use the public search terminals. The Terre Haute location is closest to Parke County. Bring a valid ID. Staff can help with your search and make copies if you need them. Under 11 U.S.C. § 107, all bankruptcy records are public. Anyone can look up a Parke County case without being a party to it.
Bankruptcy Case Types in Parke County
Most Parke County residents who file for bankruptcy choose Chapter 7 or Chapter 13. Chapter 7 is a liquidation case. The filing fee is $338. A trustee sells non-exempt assets to pay back creditors. Under 11 U.S.C. § 109, the debtor must pass a means test that compares income to the Indiana median. If income is too high, the court may push the filer to Chapter 13 instead. Parke County has a mix of both types in its case records.
Chapter 13 sets up a repayment plan. It costs $313 to file. This option lets Parke County residents keep their home or car while paying debts over three to five years. Chapter 12 serves family farmers at a $278 fee. Given the rural nature of Parke County, Chapter 12 cases do show up from time to time. Chapter 11 is for business cases and costs $1,738. All types create public records in the federal system.
The full text of Title 11 of the United States Code has the rules for each chapter type that apply to Parke County.
Each chapter has different rules for who can file and what debts may be discharged.
Public Access to Parke County Records
Bankruptcy records are public under federal law. Section 107 of Title 11 says any person can view papers filed in a bankruptcy case. You do not need a reason. You do not need to be a party. This rule covers every Parke County bankruptcy filing in the Southern District going back to the start of PACER records.
The Indiana Judicial Branch public records page explains access rules for state court records, though bankruptcy cases follow federal rules instead.
State courts handle civil and criminal cases. Bankruptcy filings are kept by the federal court only.
Some things stay sealed. Social Security numbers, bank account details, and info about minor children are redacted from public filings. A judge can seal other documents under 11 U.S.C. § 107(b) if trade secrets or sensitive data are at stake. Sealed items in Parke County bankruptcy cases are not common. Indiana's state open records law, IC 5-14-3, governs local records but has no say over federal bankruptcy files.
Getting Parke County Bankruptcy Copies
You can get copies of Parke County bankruptcy records a few ways. Through PACER, view and print documents at $0.10 per page. A $3.00 cap applies to most single documents. Quarterly charges under $30 are waived. Certified copies from the clerk cost $11 per document plus $0.50 per page. Exemplified copies run $22 per document plus $0.50 per page. Audio recordings of hearings are $2.40 each.
For older Parke County bankruptcy records filed before 2005, reach out to the Southern District clerk office. Some files have been sent to the National Archives in Chicago. The Indiana State Library in Indianapolis can also help you track down archived case files or point you to the right place. If fees are a problem, you may ask the court for a waiver by filing the proper form with the clerk.
The mycase.in.gov portal handles state court records from Parke County. It covers civil, criminal, and family cases but does not include bankruptcy filings.
Use PACER for all Parke County bankruptcy record searches instead of the state system.
Cities in Parke County
Parke County is a rural area with small towns. Rockville is the county seat and the largest community. Other places include Montezuma, Rosedale, and Marshall. None of these meet the population threshold for a separate city page. All bankruptcy filings from Parke County go through the Southern District of Indiana. The local clerk in Rockville can help with general court questions for the area.
Nearby Counties
Several counties border Parke County in west-central Indiana. If you are not sure which county covers your address, check before filing. Bankruptcy cases are tied to where the debtor lives.