Columbiana County Bankruptcy Records Search

Columbiana County bankruptcy records are filed through the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Ohio, Youngstown Division. The county seat is Lisbon, and the Columbiana County Clerk of Courts handles related local court records including liens and judgments. If you need to look up a bankruptcy case tied to a Columbiana County resident, PACER is the primary online tool. You can also access records by phone or in person at the courthouse. This page explains how to search for, obtain, and understand Columbiana County bankruptcy records.

Columbiana County Bankruptcy Court Details

Columbiana County falls under the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Ohio, Youngstown Division. The Youngstown office can be reached at P.O. Box 147, Youngstown, OH 44501, phone (330) 746-7027. All bankruptcy filings from Columbiana County residents go through this federal court. The local courts in Lisbon do not handle bankruptcy cases.

The Columbiana County Clerk of Courts keeps records that can connect to a bankruptcy filing. Anthony J. Dattilio serves as Clerk. The office is at 105 S. Market St, P.O. Box 349, Lisbon, Ohio 44432. You can call (330) 424-6678 or email tdattilio@ccclerk.org. The Clerk maintains records for the Court of Common Pleas and also serves as the Clerk for the 7th District Court of Appeals. Judgment liens, tax liens, and civil case filings from the Common Pleas Court are on file here. These records often come up in a Columbiana County bankruptcy case.

The Columbiana County Clerk of Courts website provides online access to case information and public records for residents and researchers.

The Clerk's office handles filings for civil, criminal, and domestic relations cases in Common Pleas Court.

How to Find Columbiana County Bankruptcy Records

Use PACER to search Columbiana County bankruptcy records online. Sign up for a free account. You can search by name, case number, or Social Security Number. The cost is $0.10 per page, capped at $3.00 per document. If your charges stay under $30 in a quarter, you owe nothing. Court opinions are free.

The PACER Case Locator works if you don't know which court handled the case. It searches all federal courts at once and updates each night. For phone access, call McVCIS at (866) 222-8029. The line is free and runs 24 hours. Say "Ohio" and pick the Northern District.

For in-person access to Columbiana County bankruptcy records, visit the Youngstown Division courthouse. Public terminals let you view case files at no charge. 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. You do not need to be a party to the case to view them.

The Ohio Clerks of Courts Association page has additional information about the Columbiana County Clerk's office and services.

This page lists contact details, office locations, and links to court resources for Columbiana County.

Columbiana County Bankruptcy Case Contents

A bankruptcy case file for a Columbiana County resident includes the petition, schedules, and all orders from the court. The petition starts the case. It lists the debtor's name, address, and chapter type. Schedules show all assets, debts, income, and expenses in full detail.

The discharge order ends the case. It shows which debts were wiped out. Not all debts can be discharged. Student loans, child support, and most tax debts survive. The case file also has motions, the trustee's report, and for Chapter 13 cases, the repayment plan. Under Fed. R. Bankr. P. 2002, creditors must get at least 21 days notice of the meeting of creditors. This notice is in the file too.

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

Local Records in Columbiana County

The Columbiana County Recorder's Office in the courthouse at Lisbon maintains all real estate records, deeds, mortgages, and liens for the county. If a bankruptcy involves property in Columbiana County, the Recorder has the land records you should check. These records are open to the public during business hours.

The Columbiana County Probate Court at 105 S. Market St, Lisbon, OH 44432 handles estate matters, guardianships, and marriage licenses. The Common Pleas Court covers felony criminal cases, civil litigation, and foreclosures. Foreclosure cases often run alongside bankruptcy filings. If a Columbiana County resident files for bankruptcy to stop a foreclosure, both the federal and local court records matter.

Bankruptcy Filing Fees for Columbiana County

Filing fees follow the federal schedule under 28 U.S.C. § 1930. Chapter 7 costs $245. Chapter 13 costs $235. Chapter 11 runs $1,167. Chapter 12 is $200. You pay when you file the petition with the clerk of the bankruptcy court.

Fee waivers are an option. If your income falls below 150% of the poverty line and you cannot pay in installments, you may qualify. Copies of Columbiana County bankruptcy records through PACER cost $0.10 per page with a $3.00 cap. The National Archives at Kansas City stores older closed cases. Mail order copies from NARA cost $0.80 per page with a $20.00 minimum.

Columbiana County Bankruptcy Research Tools

The Federal Judicial Center Integrated Database holds case data for bankruptcy filings from 1970 to the present. It shows filing dates, case types, and outcomes but not actual documents. Use it to narrow your search before going to PACER for the full Columbiana County bankruptcy records.

Under Fed. R. Bankr. P. 5003, the clerk must keep a docket in each case and record every order and activity. The clerk also maintains a claims register and a case index. These rules help keep Columbiana County bankruptcy records complete and searchable.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Columbiana County. If you are not sure which county covers a specific address, check the location before you search for bankruptcy records.