Carroll County Bankruptcy Records Search

Carroll County bankruptcy records go through the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Ohio, Canton Division. The county seat is Carrollton, where the Clerk of Courts at 119 South Lisbon Street keeps local court records. If you want to look up a bankruptcy case tied to Carroll County, PACER is the fastest way to search online. You can also call the free McVCIS phone line or visit a federal courthouse for in-person access. This page covers everything you need to know about searching, accessing, and getting copies of Carroll County bankruptcy records.

Carroll County Bankruptcy Court

Carroll County is in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Ohio, Canton Division. All bankruptcy petitions from Carroll County residents go to this federal court. County courts in Carrollton do not handle bankruptcy.

William R. "Bill" Wohlwend serves as the Carroll County Clerk of Courts. The office is at 119 South Lisbon Street, Suite 401, P.O. Box 367, Carrollton, Ohio 44615. Call (330) 627-4886 or fax (330) 627-6437. Email bwohlwend@carrollcountyohio.us. Hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Clerk's Legal Department maintains records of the Court of Common Pleas and provides public access to court records during business hours.

The Carroll County Clerk is also the Clerk for the 7th District Court of Appeals for Carroll County. The respective Clerks of the Courts of Common Pleas in the Seventh Appellate District also serve as clerks for the appellate court. While the Clerk does not hold bankruptcy files, the office keeps judgment liens, foreclosure records, and other court filings that can relate to a bankruptcy case.

The Carroll County Clerk of Courts page shows office details and contact information.

For FedEx and UPS deliveries, use the street address: 119 South Lisbon Street, Suite 401, Carrollton, Ohio 44615.

Searching Carroll County Bankruptcy Records

PACER is the main tool for finding Carroll County bankruptcy records online. Create a free account. Search by name, case number, or Social Security Number. It costs $0.10 per page, capped at $3.00 per document. If you use less than $30 in a quarter, you pay nothing. Court opinions are free.

The PACER Case Locator searches all federal courts at once. Use it when you don't know which specific court handled a case. For phone access, call McVCIS at (866) 222-8029. It runs 24 hours and is free. Say "Ohio" and select the Northern District.

In-person access is available at the Northern District courthouse. Public terminals are free. Printing costs $0.10 per page. Under 11 U.S.C. § 107, bankruptcy records are public and open to anyone at reasonable times without charge.

The Carroll County Municipal Court is presided over by Judge Gary L. Willen with Vanita Leggett serving as Clerk. The court handles traffic, criminal, civil, and small claims cases.

The Municipal Court is at 119 South Lisbon St., Suite 301, Carrollton, Ohio 44615. Call (330) 627-5049.

What Carroll County Bankruptcy Records Include

The petition starts a bankruptcy case. It names the debtor and the chapter being filed. Schedules show all assets, debts, income, and expenses. The meeting of creditors notice must go out at least 21 days before the meeting under Fed. R. Bankr. P. 2002.

The discharge order ends the case and lists debts that were cleared. Student loans, most tax debts, and child support survive bankruptcy. The file also holds motions, orders, trustee reports, and Chapter 13 repayment plans.

Personal data is redacted from public filings under Fed. R. Bankr. P. 9037. Only partial Social Security numbers, birth years, and last four digits of accounts show up. The court does not check for redaction. That is the filer's duty.

Local Records in Carroll County

The Carroll County Recorder's Office at 119 South Lisbon Street, Suite 205, Carrollton, OH 44615 maintains all land records, deeds, mortgages, and property documents. Call (330) 627-4545. These records are important when a bankruptcy case involves property in Carroll County.

The Carroll County Juvenile/Probate Court is at 119 S Lisbon St, Suite 202, Carrollton, OH 44615. Call (330) 627-2323, fax (330) 627-6004. This court handles probate matters like estates and guardianships, plus juvenile cases. The courthouse at 119 South Lisbon Street houses most of the county offices in one building.

The Clerk of Courts accepts public records requests during regular business hours, Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Call (330) 627-4886 or fax (330) 627-6437.

Carroll County Bankruptcy Filing Fees

Federal filing fees under 28 U.S.C. § 1930 apply to all Carroll County bankruptcy cases. Chapter 7 is $245. Chapter 13 is $235. Chapter 11 is $1,167. Chapter 12 is $200.

Fee waivers exist for those earning less than 150% of the poverty line. Installment payments need court approval. PACER copies cost $0.10 per page with a $3.00 cap per document. Courthouse viewing is free. Archived records from the National Archives at Kansas City cost $0.80 per page with a $20.00 minimum.

Getting Carroll County Bankruptcy Records

For current cases, use PACER. Log in, find the case, download what you need. Visit the Northern District courthouse for free terminal access.

Older Carroll County bankruptcy records may be in paper form only. Contact the court or the National Archives. NARA stores closed case files at Kansas City. Email kansascity.archives@nara.gov or call 816-268-8000. Provide the court name, case number, and party names. There is no search fee.

For local Carroll County records, the Clerk of Courts at 119 South Lisbon Street accepts requests in person, by mail, or by fax. The office is open Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Carroll County Bankruptcy Records Research

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

Under Fed. R. Bankr. P. 5003, the bankruptcy clerk must keep a docket in each case and record every judgment, order, and activity. The clerk also maintains a claims register when distributions are involved. These rules keep Carroll County bankruptcy records complete and available for research.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Carroll County. Check the location before searching for bankruptcy records.