Robeson County Bankruptcy Record Search

Robeson County bankruptcy records are filed through the Fayetteville Division of the Eastern District of North Carolina. Lumberton is the county seat. Robeson County is the largest county in North Carolina by land area and has a diverse population. All bankruptcy cases from Robeson County go to the federal court system. You can search for Robeson County bankruptcy records online with PACER, call VCIS for free case details, or visit the court in person. These records are public and cover all types of bankruptcy filings.

Federal Bankruptcy Court Serving Robeson County

Robeson County falls under the Eastern District of North Carolina Bankruptcy Court, Fayetteville Division. The main office is at the Terry Sanford Federal Building, 310 New Bern Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27601. The mailing address for filings is P.O. Box 791, Raleigh, NC 27602. Phone: 919-856-4752.

The Fayetteville Division serves Cumberland, Robeson, and Sampson counties. Cases may be heard in Fayetteville or other locations within the Eastern District. The court provides public access terminals for viewing Robeson County case information. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on weekdays. The court is closed on federal holidays.

The Robeson County Clerk of Superior Court is at 100 N. Chestnut Street in Lumberton. Phone: (910) 272-5900. This office handles state court records for Robeson County. Federal bankruptcy filings are managed by the Eastern District court.

Note: Lumberton is known as the halfway point between New York and Florida on Interstate 95, making Robeson County a crossroads for many travelers and residents.

How to Find Robeson County Bankruptcy Filings

PACER is the primary tool for searching Robeson County bankruptcy records online. Create a free account. Select the Eastern District of North Carolina. You can search by debtor name, case number, or filing date. The fee is $0.10 per page, capped at $3.00 per document. Fee waivers apply when quarterly usage is $30 or less.

For free access by phone, call the Voice Case Information System at 866-222-8029. VCIS is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Follow the prompts for the Eastern District of North Carolina. You can get the filing date, chapter, trustee, attorney, discharge date, and case status for any Robeson County bankruptcy case.

The NC eCourts portal covers Robeson County state court records. Search for civil and criminal cases by name or case number. Federal bankruptcy records are not in this system. Use PACER for those.

• PACER for full online record access
• VCIS at 866-222-8029 for free phone lookups
• Court office for in-person searches
• NC eCourts for state court records only

Robeson County Bankruptcy Case Documents

A Robeson County bankruptcy file starts with the petition. It lists the debtor's name, address, and the chapter filed. Schedules detail all assets, debts, income, and expenses. The statement of financial affairs covers the debtor's recent money history. The creditors matrix names everyone owed money.

Other records include the meeting of creditors notice, proofs of claim, and any motions filed during the case. Chapter 13 filings from Robeson County include a repayment plan. The discharge order releases the debtor from covered debts. These records are public under 11 U.S.C. Section 107. Some personal data like full Social Security numbers are redacted before public access.

Robeson County Government Records

The Robeson County government website provides access to county offices and services. The Register of Deeds at 500 N. Elm Street in Lumberton records property documents. Phone: (910) 272-3305. These may include trustee deeds and lien releases from Robeson County bankruptcy cases.

The Register of Deeds has an online search system. You can look up deeds, mortgages, deeds of trust, and other recorded instruments. When a Robeson County bankruptcy case involves real property, the trustee deed or lien release is filed here. Checking both the federal court and county records gives a complete view of the case.

Robeson County is the largest county in North Carolina by land area. Its size means a higher number of property transactions that may connect to bankruptcy cases. The Register of Deeds office handles a large volume of recordings each year.

Older Robeson County Bankruptcy Records

PACER holds Robeson County bankruptcy records filed after December 2003. For older cases, write to the Eastern District clerk at P.O. Box 791, Raleigh, NC 27602. The search fee is $30.00, plus $0.50 per page for copies.

The National Archives stores older federal court records. Historical Robeson County bankruptcy cases may be in NARA's holdings. The North Carolina state records portal can help locate archived filings from Robeson County.

Note: Attorneys who handled Robeson County bankruptcy cases must keep original documents for four years after case closing under local court rules.

Robeson County Court and Office Details

Below is the contact information for Robeson County bankruptcy record access.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Robeson County or are nearby. Some fall in the Eastern District and others in the Middle District. Check which court covers your county.