Warren Bankruptcy Records Search

Warren bankruptcy records are filed through the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Ohio, Youngstown Division. Warren is the county seat of Trumbull County, and all bankruptcy filings from Warren residents go through this federal court. PACER gives you the fastest online access. The McVCIS phone line is free. The Trumbull County Clerk of Courts at 161 High Street NW in Warren keeps liens, judgments, and other local court records. This page explains how to search for Warren bankruptcy records, what they contain, and how to get copies.

Warren Bankruptcy Court Info

Warren bankruptcy cases go to the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Ohio, Youngstown Division. This is a federal court, not part of the Trumbull County or Warren city court systems. All Chapter 7, Chapter 13, Chapter 11, and Chapter 12 filings for Warren residents are processed here.

The Trumbull County Clerk of Courts is Karen Infante Allen, with offices at 161 High Street NW, Warren, Ohio 44481. The phone number is (330) 675-2561. The Clerk's office maintains records for the Common Pleas Court, which handles felony criminal cases, civil cases, domestic relations, probate, and juvenile matters. The Clerk does not handle bankruptcy filings, but these local records can come up during bankruptcy proceedings.

The Warren Municipal Court at 141 South Street S.E. handles criminal and civil cases within the city. Judge Thomas P. Gysegem presides. The court implemented the ROAM Public Inquiry application in July 2011, giving the public online access to criminal and civil case docket entries. You can reach the court at (330) 841-2525. Hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

The Warren city website provides information about city departments and services.

How to Search Warren Bankruptcy Records

The main tool for searching Warren bankruptcy records is PACER. Sign up for a free account. Search by name, case number, or Social Security Number. The cost is $0.10 per page with a $3.00 cap per document. Quarterly usage under $30 means no charge. Court opinions are free.

Use the PACER Case Locator when you don't know which court handled a case. It searches all federal courts and updates each night. Call the McVCIS line at (866) 222-8029 for free phone lookups. It runs 24 hours. Say "Ohio" and pick the Northern District.

For in-person access, visit the Northern District courthouse. Public terminals let you view case files at no charge. Prints cost $0.10 per page. Under 11 U.S.C. § 107, bankruptcy records are public. Anyone can review them at reasonable times without being a party to the case.

The Trumbull County Clerk of Courts provides paper copies at $0.05 per page for standard sizes. Certified copies cost an additional $1.00 to $2.00 per document. Public records requests can be directed to the Records Manager at the Trumbull County Courthouse during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

What Warren Bankruptcy Records Contain

A Warren bankruptcy case file starts with the petition listing the debtor's name, address, and chapter type. Schedules detail all assets, debts, income, and expenses. Creditors get notice of the meeting of creditors. Under Fed. R. Bankr. P. 2002, they must receive at least 21 days notice.

The discharge order shows which debts were eliminated. Student loans, most tax debts, and child support survive bankruptcy. The file also holds creditor motions, court orders, and the trustee's report. Chapter 13 cases include the repayment plan.

Under Fed. R. Bankr. P. 9037, filers must redact personal data. Only the last four digits of Social Security numbers and account numbers appear on public documents. The filer bears the duty to redact.

Warren Bankruptcy Filing Fees

Filing fees follow the federal schedule under 28 U.S.C. § 1930. Chapter 7 is $245. Chapter 13 is $235. Chapter 11 costs $1,167. Chapter 12 is $200. Fees are paid when the petition is filed.

Fee waivers are available for those earning less than 150% of the poverty line. Installment plans need court approval. PACER copies cost $0.10 per page with a $3.00 cap. Courthouse viewing is free. Prints are $0.10 per page. The National Archives at Kansas City charges $0.80 per page, $20.00 minimum for mail orders.

Warren Bankruptcy Records Research

The Federal Judicial Center Integrated Database holds free case data from 1970 to the present. It gives filing dates, case types, and outcomes. Use it to narrow your search before going to PACER.

Under Fed. R. Bankr. P. 5003, the clerk must keep a docket in each case and record every judgment, order, and activity. For cases before 1999, contact the court or the National Archives. NARA stores closed files at Kansas City. Email kansascity.archives@nara.gov or call 816-268-8000.

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