Find Onslow County Bankruptcy Records

Onslow County bankruptcy records are managed by the federal court system in the Eastern District of North Carolina. The New Bern Division processes all bankruptcy cases filed by Onslow County residents. Jacksonville is the county seat and home to Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. You can search Onslow County bankruptcy records through PACER, the federal online records system. The court in New Bern also provides in-person access to case files. These records include petitions, payment plans, and discharge orders from Onslow County bankruptcy cases.

Onslow County Bankruptcy Court in New Bern

The New Bern Division of the Eastern District Bankruptcy Court handles all Onslow County cases. The court is at 413 Middle Street, New Bern, NC 28560. Mail all filings to P.O. Box 791, Raleigh, NC 27602. The phone number is 919-856-4752.

Six counties use this division. Carteret, Craven, Jones, Lenoir, Onslow, and Pamlico all file here. The court has public access terminals you can use for free. Staff at the New Bern office can help you find Onslow County bankruptcy cases by name or case number. The office is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on weekdays. It is closed on all federal holidays. If you plan to visit, bring a valid ID and any case details you already have.

The Onslow County Clerk of Superior Court is at 625 Court Street in Jacksonville. This office handles state court records, not federal bankruptcy cases. However, the clerk can direct you to the right resources for Onslow County bankruptcy filings.

Note: Onslow County is home to a large military community, and service members have special protections under bankruptcy law that may affect case records.

Search Onslow County Records Online

The fastest way to find Onslow County bankruptcy records is through PACER. This federal system stores court records from every district. Create a free account, then select the Eastern District of North Carolina. You can search by the debtor's name, case number, or the date the case was filed. PACER charges $0.10 per page, with a $3.00 cap per document. Parties to a case get one free copy of each filed document.

Cases filed after December 2003 are in PACER. For older Onslow County bankruptcy records, contact the clerk's office by mail. The search fee is $30.00, plus $0.50 per page for copies.

The NC eCourts portal covers state court records for Onslow County. It does not include federal bankruptcy cases. Use it to check for related civil actions or state court matters. For bankruptcy records only, stick with PACER or the federal court directly.

Contents of Onslow County Bankruptcy Filings

Each Onslow County bankruptcy case file holds a standard set of documents. The petition is the first filing. It lists the debtor's name, address, and the type of bankruptcy. Schedules detail all assets, debts, income, and monthly expenses. The statement of financial affairs gives a broader picture of the debtor's recent financial history.

A bankruptcy record from Onslow County also contains the meeting of creditors notice, proof of claim forms, and any motions filed by the debtor or creditors. If the case is under Chapter 13, a repayment plan is part of the file. The discharge order closes the case and releases the debtor from qualifying debts. Under 11 U.S.C. Section 107, all of these records are open to public review.

• Petition with debtor details and bankruptcy chapter
• Schedules of assets, debts, and expenses
• Meeting of creditors notice and proof of claims
• Repayment plan for Chapter 13 cases
• Discharge order closing the case

Onslow County Government and Records

The Onslow County government website provides access to county services and department contacts. While bankruptcy is handled at the federal level, county offices maintain related records. The Register of Deeds at 4024 Richlands Highway in Jacksonville records property documents that may connect to Onslow County bankruptcy cases. These include trustee deeds and releases of liens.

The Register of Deeds has an online search tool. You can look up deeds, mortgages, and deeds of trust from your computer. This is helpful when a bankruptcy case in Onslow County involves real property. The office phone is (910) 347-3451.

Note: Property records at the Onslow County Register of Deeds may show liens, trustee deeds, and other documents that result from a bankruptcy case.

Onslow County Court and Office Details

Here is the key contact information for Onslow County bankruptcy records.

Nearby Counties

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