Pulaski County Bankruptcy Records

Pulaski County bankruptcy records are filed with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Indiana. Winamac is the county seat for this rural county in north-central Indiana. The federal court offices in Lafayette and South Bend are the closest locations for Pulaski County residents. You can search Pulaski County bankruptcy records through PACER online, call the clerk for basic case data, or visit a Northern District office in person. This page explains the search process, costs, and how to get case copies.

Searching Pulaski County Bankruptcy Records

PACER is the main tool for looking up Pulaski County bankruptcy records. This federal database holds case files from every U.S. bankruptcy court. You search by debtor name or case number. The cost is $0.10 per page, capped at $3.00 per document. If your quarterly charges are under $30, the fee is waived. Sign up for free.

The McVCIS phone line at (866) 222-8029 is free to use. Call for basic case info on Pulaski County bankruptcy filings in the Northern District. The system gives you the debtor name, case number, chapter type, filing date, and status. No account is needed. It works around the clock.

The Lafayette office of the Northern District is the nearest full-service court for most Pulaski County residents. Walk in to use public terminals for free searches. The South Bend office is another option. Both offices access the same Pulaski County bankruptcy records database. Staff can help find specific cases and order copies. Bring photo ID.

Note: Pulaski County is roughly equidistant from the Lafayette and South Bend offices, so pick whichever is more convenient for your trip.

Pulaski County Federal Court Access

The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Indiana serves Pulaski County. The district has offices in Lafayette, South Bend, Fort Wayne, and Hammond. Pulaski County cases can be filed at any of these offices, though Lafayette is the closest for most residents.

The Pulaski County Clerk at 112 E Main St in Winamac handles state court matters. Call (574) 946-3313 for civil, criminal, or family law cases. This office does not keep federal bankruptcy records. For Pulaski County bankruptcy filings, use PACER or contact the Northern District clerk.

Under 11 U.S.C. Section 107, bankruptcy records are public. Anyone can access a Pulaski County case file. You do not need to give a reason. The rule is the same at every federal court in the country.

Bankruptcy Types Filed in Pulaski County

Chapter 7 is the most common type in Pulaski County. It clears most unsecured debt by liquidating non-exempt assets. The fee is $338. Under 11 U.S.C. Section 109, filers must pass a means test that compares their income to the Indiana median. Cases that fail the test may be pushed to Chapter 13. Most Chapter 7 filings close in three to four months.

Chapter 13 sets up a repayment plan for people with regular income. The plan runs three to five years. The fee is $313. Pulaski County residents use this chapter to protect their home or car while paying off arrears. Chapter 11 covers businesses at $1,738 per filing. Chapter 12 handles family farmers at $278. Given the agricultural nature of Pulaski County, Chapter 12 filings may be more common here than in urban areas of Indiana. All chapter types generate bankruptcy records stored with the Northern District.

Getting Pulaski County Bankruptcy Record Copies

Download Pulaski County bankruptcy documents from PACER at $0.10 per page. Certified copies from the Northern District clerk cost $11 per document plus $0.50 per extra page. Exemplified copies are $22 per document plus $0.50 per page. Audio recordings of hearings run $2.40 each. These fees apply at all Northern District offices.

The mycase.in.gov portal covers Indiana state court cases only. It does not include federal bankruptcy records.

Use that site for Pulaski County civil, criminal, or family cases. For bankruptcy filings, PACER is the right tool.

Older Pulaski County bankruptcy records from before 2005 may be at the National Archives in Chicago. Contact the Lafayette clerk to check on archived files. The Indiana State Library can assist with historical record research. Federal bankruptcy fees follow the Judicial Conference schedule. State fees under IC 33-37 do not apply to federal bankruptcy matters.

Pulaski County Court Resources

The Pulaski County Clerk at 112 E Main St in Winamac is the contact for state court matters. Phone is (574) 946-3313. The office covers civil suits, small claims, and family law. It does not store bankruptcy records. Staff can point you to the Northern District for federal filings.

The Indiana Courts Directory lists contacts for every court in Indiana. Under 11 U.S.C. Section 362, an automatic stay goes into effect when a Pulaski County resident files bankruptcy. This stops most collection actions against the debtor. Under 11 U.S.C. Section 523, some debts survive discharge. Child support, certain taxes, and student loans cannot be erased. Creditors can use PACER to verify a Pulaski County filing and track its progress.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Pulaski County in north-central Indiana. All are in the Northern District for bankruptcy filings.