Warrick County Bankruptcy Records Search

Warrick County bankruptcy records are managed by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Indiana, Evansville Division. Boonville is the county seat. Warrick County sits in the southwest corner of the state, just east of Evansville, and has a growing population. You can search bankruptcy filings from Warrick County online through PACER or visit the Evansville federal court office. The county clerk at 1 County Square in Boonville handles state records only. Here you will find how to access Warrick County bankruptcy records, what fees apply, and where to go for copies.

Warrick County Federal Bankruptcy Court

Bankruptcy cases from Warrick County are handled by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Indiana. The Evansville office at 101 NW Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Room 352, is the closest location for Warrick County residents. You can reach them at (812) 434-6470. The main office in Indianapolis also processes cases, but Evansville is where most Warrick County bankruptcy records are filed and stored.

The Southern District website has local rules, forms, and filing guides for Warrick County cases.

Download petition forms and check the court calendar on this site before going to the Evansville office.

The Warrick County Clerk in Boonville takes care of state court matters. Civil suits, property records, and family law cases go through that office. Bankruptcy records do not. The federal court is the only place that holds Warrick County bankruptcy filings. If you need state court records, the clerk at 1 County Square can help. For bankruptcy records, go to the federal court.

Searching Warrick County Bankruptcy Records Online

The PACER system is the fastest way to find Warrick County bankruptcy records. This federal database holds all case files from the Southern District of Indiana. Search by name or case number. It costs $0.10 per page to view documents, with a $3.00 cap per document. Registration is free. The system runs around the clock.

One PACER account covers both Indiana federal districts plus any other federal court in the country.

You can also call the McVCIS line at (866) 222-8029 for free. The automated system gives basic case data for any Warrick County bankruptcy filing. It tells you the debtor name, case number, filing date, chapter type, trustee, judge, and case status. No account needed.

In-person searches work at the Evansville office. Public terminals let you look up Warrick County bankruptcy records at no charge. Staff can help with finding cases and making copies. Bring a valid ID. Hours are Monday through Friday. The Indianapolis office at 46 E Ohio St is another option, but Evansville is much closer for Warrick County residents.

Note: Warrick County is about 20 miles from the Evansville federal court office, making it a quick trip for in-person record searches.

Types of Bankruptcy Filings in Warrick County

Chapter 7 is the most filed type of bankruptcy case in Warrick County. A trustee sells non-exempt property to pay creditors. The filing fee is $338. Under 11 U.S.C. Section 109, the filer has to pass a means test. This test measures your income against the Indiana median. If you make too much, the court may steer you to Chapter 13. Most Chapter 7 cases wrap up in a few months.

Chapter 13 is for people who have regular income and want to pay down debt over time. The plan runs three to five years. The fee is $313. This chapter lets Warrick County residents keep a home or vehicle while catching up on missed payments. Chapter 11 handles business reorganization and costs $1,738 to file. Chapter 12 serves family farmers at $278. Under 11 U.S.C. Section 523, debts like child support, some taxes, and student loans survive any discharge. These rules apply the same way to all Warrick County bankruptcy cases.

The full bankruptcy law is in Title 11 of the United States Code. Each chapter spells out who can file and what happens to debts and property.

Are Warrick County Bankruptcy Records Public

They are. Section 107 of Title 11 makes all bankruptcy papers open to the public. You do not need to be part of the case. You need no reason to look. This covers every bankruptcy record filed by a Warrick County resident in the Southern District.

Certain personal data gets taken out. Social Security numbers, bank account numbers, and facts about children under 18 are redacted from public filings. A judge can seal documents under 11 U.S.C. Section 107(b) if trade secrets are involved, but sealed files in Warrick County cases are uncommon. Indiana's own public records law, IC 5-14-3, only applies to state and local government records, not federal bankruptcy filings.

The Indiana Judicial Branch public records page has rules for state court file access.

Bankruptcy cases are federal and follow different rules than the Warrick County state court system.

Getting Copies of Warrick County Bankruptcy Records

PACER charges $0.10 per page to view and print Warrick County bankruptcy records. Quarterly fees under $30 get waived. Certified copies cost $11 per document plus $0.50 per page from the clerk. An exemplified copy is $22 plus $0.50 per page. Audio files of hearings run $2.40 each.

The mycase.in.gov portal handles Warrick County state court records but not bankruptcy filings.

Use mycase for civil and family matters. Use PACER for Warrick County bankruptcy records.

Older cases filed before 2005 may not show up in PACER. Call the Evansville clerk office for help. Some old Warrick County bankruptcy records may be at the National Archives. The Indiana State Library in Indianapolis can guide you to the right archive. If you cannot afford fees, you can file a fee waiver with the Southern District court.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Warrick County in southwest Indiana. Vanderburgh County to the west is where the Evansville court office sits. All nearby counties use the Southern District for bankruptcy filings.