Find Perry County Bankruptcy Records

Perry County bankruptcy records are managed by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Indiana. The county seat is Tell City, a riverside town along the Ohio River in southern Indiana. Residents who want to search for bankruptcy filings from Perry County can use the federal PACER database or contact the court directly. The Perry County clerk keeps state court files at the courthouse in Tell City but does not hold federal bankruptcy case records. This page walks you through how to find Perry County bankruptcy records and where each search tool is located.

Perry County Clerk of Courts

The Perry County Clerk sits at 2219 Payne St in Tell City. You can call (812) 547-3741. This office handles local court matters for the county. Staff take filings for civil, criminal, and small claims cases. They also process requests for state court records. However, the Perry County clerk does not accept bankruptcy petitions or keep federal bankruptcy files.

When someone in Perry County files for bankruptcy, the case goes straight to the federal court. The clerk in Tell City can answer questions about state court records and help you figure out which federal office to contact. Walk-in visits are fine during regular hours. Bring ID if you plan to request copies of any Perry County court documents while you are there.

Southern District Court for Perry County

Perry County falls under the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Indiana. The closest office to Perry County is in Evansville at 101 NW Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Room 352. You can reach the Evansville office at (812) 434-6470. This is where most Perry County bankruptcy petitions end up. The main Indianapolis office at 46 E Ohio St also processes cases from across the district.

The Evansville office has public terminals where you can search Perry County bankruptcy records for free. Staff are on hand to help locate case files. You can also get printed copies there, though fees apply. Under 11 U.S.C. § 109, any person who lives in Perry County or owns property there can file for bankruptcy in this district. The court assigns a judge and trustee to manage each case from start to finish.

Note: The Terre Haute courtroom is not staffed, so Perry County filings go through the Evansville or Indianapolis offices.

How to Search Perry County Bankruptcy Cases

The fastest way to search Perry County bankruptcy records is PACER. Sign up for free and search by name, case number, or date. Documents cost $0.10 per page to view. A $3.00 cap applies to most single files. Quarterly charges under $30 get waived. PACER holds all Perry County bankruptcy filings from 2005 forward in the Southern District.

You can also call the McVCIS line at (866) 222-8029 for free. This automated phone system gives you basic case info like the debtor name, case number, filing date, chapter type, trustee name, and case status. It works for all Perry County bankruptcy records. No login or account is needed.

The Southern District website has links to the electronic case filing system and other search tools. You can check local rules, download blank forms, and find contact info for the Evansville office that serves Perry County. The site also posts court calendars so you can see when hearings are set for cases in your area.

Under 11 U.S.C. § 107, bankruptcy records are open to the public. Anyone can search Perry County filings without being a party to the case or giving a reason for the search.

Bankruptcy Filings in Perry County

Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 are the most common types of bankruptcy cases filed from Perry County. Chapter 7 costs $338 to file. It is a liquidation case where non-exempt property may be sold. The means test under 11 U.S.C. § 109 determines who qualifies. Chapter 13 costs $313 and lets you pay debts over three to five years while keeping your property.

Chapter 12 applies to family farmers and costs $278 to file. Perry County has some farming operations, so these cases do come up. Chapter 11 is for businesses and costs $1,738. All case types produce records that become part of the public file. Under 11 U.S.C. § 523, certain debts like child support, most tax debts, and student loans cannot be wiped out in any chapter. These details show up in the case record when you search Perry County bankruptcy filings.

The full text of Title 11 of the United States Code covers all the rules that apply to Perry County bankruptcy cases.

Each chapter has its own eligibility rules and procedures for handling debts and assets.

Perry County Court Resources

The mycase.in.gov portal lets you search state court records from Perry County online. This system covers civil suits, criminal cases, and family law matters. It does not hold bankruptcy filings. But state court records can tie to a bankruptcy case if a creditor filed a lawsuit before the debtor sought protection under federal law.

The Indiana Judicial Branch public records page has details on what records are open in state courts. Bankruptcy cases follow federal rules, but state records from Perry County may give you useful background on a person's legal situation. The Indiana Courts Directory can help you find contact info for every court office in the state.

Note: When someone in Perry County files for bankruptcy, 11 U.S.C. § 362 triggers an automatic stay that halts most state court collection actions.

Cities in Perry County

Perry County has a few small towns but no large cities. Tell City is the county seat and largest community. Cannelton and Troy are the other main places. None meet the population threshold for a city page. All Perry County bankruptcy cases go through the Southern District of Indiana, with the Evansville office handling most filings from this area.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Perry County along the Ohio River in southern Indiana. Check which county covers your address before starting a bankruptcy search.