Find Warren County Bankruptcy Records

Warren County bankruptcy records are maintained by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina. The Raleigh Division handles all bankruptcy filings for Warren County residents. Warrenton is the county seat, but bankruptcy cases are filed at the federal courthouse in Raleigh. You can look up Warren County bankruptcy records through PACER, the federal electronic records system. You can also call the free Voice Case Information System for basic case details. These records cover all chapter filings and related court documents for Warren County cases.

Warren County Bankruptcy Court Information

Warren County falls under the Eastern District of North Carolina for bankruptcy matters. The Raleigh Division of this court processes all Warren County bankruptcy filings. Warren County is a historic county in northeastern North Carolina. Though the county seat is Warrenton, residents must file their bankruptcy petitions at the federal court in Raleigh.

The Raleigh courthouse is at 300 Fayetteville Street, 4th Floor, Raleigh, NC 27601. The mailing address is P.O. Box 791, Raleigh, NC 27602. The court phone number is 919-856-4752. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on weekdays. Warren County shares this court with Wake, Franklin, Granville, Harnett, Johnston, Nash, and Vance counties. Section 341 meetings of creditors for Warren County cases are typically held in Raleigh at the federal courthouse.

The Eastern District court website serves as the main resource for Warren County bankruptcy records and filings.

This site offers forms, local rules, and information on how to file or search for a bankruptcy case in Warren County.

Searching Warren County Bankruptcy Filings

PACER is the main tool for searching Warren County bankruptcy records online. It covers cases filed on or after December 1, 2003. You sign up for a free account and then search by name, case number, or Social Security number. PACER shows docket sheets, filed documents, and case status for each Warren County bankruptcy filing.

The fee for PACER access is $0.10 per page. Each document caps at $3.00. If your total charges for a quarter stay at $30.00 or less, you pay nothing. Judicial opinions are always free.

You can also use VCIS by calling 866-222-8029. This free phone line runs around the clock. It provides the case number, filing date, chapter type, trustee name, and discharge date for Warren County bankruptcy records. You need the debtor's name or Social Security number to search.

Note: Warren County residents can use public access terminals at the Raleigh courthouse to view bankruptcy records at no cost.

What Warren County Bankruptcy Records Show

A Warren County bankruptcy file starts with the petition. This shows the debtor's name, address, and the chapter they filed. Schedules list every debt, asset, and source of income. The statement of financial affairs gives a picture of the person's money history over the past few years. These papers form the core of the bankruptcy record.

Under 11 U.S.C. § 107, bankruptcy papers are public. Anyone can view them. The law protects some private details like full Social Security numbers. But the rest of the file is open. This includes the discharge order, which shows what debts were cleared. It also includes trustee reports and any motions that came up during the case. All of these records are tied to Warren County cases at the Eastern District court.

Below is the PACER system used to pull up bankruptcy records filed in Warren County and other parts of North Carolina.

PACER gives you direct access to case filings and court documents for the Eastern District of North Carolina.

Common Bankruptcy Chapters in Warren County

Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 are the most filed types in Warren County. Chapter 7 wipes out most unsecured debts. A trustee reviews the case and may sell certain assets to pay creditors. Many Chapter 7 cases in Warren County are "no asset" cases. The process usually takes three to four months.

Chapter 13 lets the debtor keep property while paying debts through a plan. The plan lasts three to five years. A trustee collects monthly payments and distributes them. This works for Warren County residents who have regular income and want to save a home from foreclosure. The Warren County court page covers local state court services, but bankruptcy stays in federal court.

Chapter 11 filings are rare in Warren County. They involve business reorganizations or individuals with very high debts who do not qualify for other chapters.

Court Details for Warren County Records

Warren County bankruptcy records are held at the Eastern District court in Raleigh. Below are the contact details and resources you need to access them.

Record Fees and Older Warren County Cases

PACER charges $0.10 per page for Warren County bankruptcy records. A single document is capped at $3.00. The PACER Service Center will search for records at $30.00 per name. Paper copies from the clerk cost $0.50 per page. Courthouse terminals in Raleigh are free to use.

For cases filed before December 2003, PACER may not have the records. You can write to the clerk's office in Raleigh. They charge a $30.00 search fee plus copy costs. Very old Warren County bankruptcy records may have been sent to the National Archives. NARA stores federal court records that are no longer kept at the courthouse. You can request copies from NARA by mail or online.

The North Carolina State Records site also offers a broad guide to bankruptcy filings across the state, with details that cover Warren County.

Note: The local rules and forms for Warren County bankruptcy filings are the same as those used across the entire Eastern District.

Nearby Counties

These counties are near Warren County. Confirm your address falls within Warren County before filing, as each county may be served by a different court division.