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What You Need To Know About Requesting For Bankruptcy Records

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If you need to acquire your own bankruptcy record or somebody else's record to

evaluate, contest outdated or inaccurate information, or to simply to keep a copy, you can do so from the office tasked with keeping these records and also from Web-based sources. Given that data accumulated by the United States Bankruptcy Court is regarded as public information, anyone can evaluate these case records. Below are some answers to questions usually asked about obtaining bankruptcy court records in Florida?

How do I acquire information about a bankruptcy case?

Those looking for Bankruptcy court records in Florida can visit the courthouse between the hours of 8.30 AM and 4.00 PM during weekdays to look at the file. In some districts, you may also call a toll free number to get details about a case. You'll be required to give the debtor’s social security or tax identification number and also the debtor’s name. The data you can acquire would include the specific date when it was filed and under which chapter, the judge that handles the case, the debtor’s lawyer, and phone number.

Can I look at records online?

It's also possible to access records online by signing up with PACER or Public Access to Court Electronic Records. The PACER system gives electronic access to case data from federal courts all over the US. The information you can acquire from the PACER system is public record and may be reproduced without permission; nevertheless, you need to assume accountability for the issues that directly result from the use of the data. Remember however that older bankruptcy records, for instance those submitted before 1998, have no electronic records, only paper so you may have to contact your state’s bankruptcy court to find out where you can get these.

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What is the pricing structure of getting records via PACER?

At present, PACER charges $0.10 per page. This applies to pages of search results and the pages of documents you actually get. The cost is not on a per print basis. For instance, if you key in a name and you get two pages of matches, it'll cost you $0.20. Accounts are billed every quarter and you can pay by check or credit card. If you accrue a total bill of under $15.00 for any given quarter, payments will be waived for that billing period. If for some reason you are unable to or just don't like to conduct your own search, you can pay the PACER

service center to get it done for you. You'll have to pay no less than $26 for such service.

Can I obtain a copy of my discharge?

Yes, you may. All you need to do is to visit the Clerk’s Office in person or send in a written request. Payment has to be made in precise amount either by cash or cashier’s check.