Putnam County Bankruptcy Records Search

Putnam County bankruptcy records are managed by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Indiana. Greencastle is the county seat and home to DePauw University. The federal court offices in Indianapolis and Terre Haute both serve Putnam County residents for bankruptcy matters. You can search Putnam County bankruptcy records online through PACER, call for case data, or visit a courthouse in person. This page explains search tools, fees, and how to get copies of Putnam County case files.

How to Search Putnam County Bankruptcy Filings

PACER is the best way to search Putnam County bankruptcy records online. This federal system holds case files from every bankruptcy court in the country. Search by debtor name or by case number. The cost is $0.10 per page, capped at $3.00 per document. Quarterly fees under $30 are waived. Sign up for free and start right away.

Call McVCIS at (866) 222-8029 for free case info. This phone service covers Putnam County bankruptcy filings in the Southern District. The automated system reads the debtor name, case number, chapter, filing date, and case status. No account required. The line runs day and night.

In-person searches are available at both the Indianapolis and Terre Haute offices. The Indianapolis courthouse is at 46 E Ohio St, Room 116. Terre Haute is closer for some Putnam County residents. Both offices have public terminals for free searches of Putnam County bankruptcy records. Call (317) 229-3800 for Indianapolis hours. Bring a photo ID.

Putnam County Federal Bankruptcy Court

The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Indiana handles all Putnam County bankruptcy cases. The main office is in Indianapolis. Satellite offices sit in Terre Haute, Evansville, and New Albany. Putnam County is roughly the same distance from Indianapolis and Terre Haute, so filers can use either office for in-person needs.

The Putnam County Clerk at 1 E Washington St in Greencastle manages state court matters. Call (765) 653-2648 for civil, criminal, or family law cases. This office does not keep federal bankruptcy filings. For Putnam County bankruptcy records, you must go through PACER or the Southern District clerk.

Under 11 U.S.C. Section 107, bankruptcy records are open to all. Anyone can view a Putnam County filing. No reason is needed. Federal access rules are the same at every court.

Bankruptcy Types in Putnam County

Chapter 7 is the most common filing type in Putnam County. It wipes out most unsecured debt through a liquidation process. The fee is $338. Under 11 U.S.C. Section 109, filers must pass a means test that looks at household income and compares it with the Indiana median. If income is too high for Chapter 7, the court may move the case to Chapter 13 instead. Most Chapter 7 cases in Putnam County wrap up in three to four months.

Chapter 13 creates a repayment plan lasting three to five years. The fee is $313. This works well for Putnam County residents who want to protect their home or car from seizure while they catch up on missed payments. Chapter 11 handles business reorganizations at $1,738. Chapter 12 covers family farmers at $278. All chapter types generate bankruptcy records that are kept in the Southern District case file system.

Note: Putnam County has a mix of rural and college-town residents, so filing patterns may differ from purely rural or purely urban counties in Indiana.

Copies of Putnam County Bankruptcy Records

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

The mycase.in.gov site is the state court search tool. It covers civil, criminal, and family cases for Putnam County. It does not have bankruptcy records.

For Putnam County bankruptcy filings, use PACER instead.

Older Putnam County bankruptcy cases from before 2005 may have been transferred to the National Archives in Chicago. Contact the Indianapolis or Terre Haute clerk to check. The Indiana State Library can help with historical research. Federal bankruptcy fees are set by the Judicial Conference and change from time to time. State court fees under IC 33-37 apply to Indiana state matters only, not federal bankruptcy cases.

Putnam County Court Resources

The Putnam County Clerk at 1 E Washington St in Greencastle is the point of contact for state court matters. Phone is (765) 653-2648. This office manages civil suits, small claims, and family law cases. It does not hold federal bankruptcy records. Staff can direct you to the right federal office.

The Indiana Courts Directory has contacts for all court offices in the state. Under 11 U.S.C. Section 362, filing bankruptcy triggers an automatic stay. This stops creditors from collecting on most debts while the case is open. Under 11 U.S.C. Section 523, child support, certain tax debts, and student loans survive a discharge. These rules apply to all Putnam County bankruptcy cases.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Putnam County in west-central Indiana. Some are in the Southern District, while Montgomery County is in the Northern District.