Greenlee County Bankruptcy Records

Greenlee County bankruptcy records are held by the federal court system in Arizona. The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Arizona handles all filings for this remote county. Greenlee is Arizona's smallest county by population, with about 9,500 residents. The county seat is Clifton. Because there is no local federal court office, Greenlee County residents must access bankruptcy records through PACER online or travel to Phoenix. The Phoenix Division is 170 miles away. This makes online access the best choice for most people in Greenlee County who need to search bankruptcy filings. The toll-free phone line at 800-556-9230 offers another option. Southern Arizona Legal Aid serves Greenlee County by phone at 1-800-248-6789 since no local legal aid offices exist here.

How Greenlee County Residents Access Bankruptcy Records

Greenlee County is far from any federal court office. The Phoenix Division handles all bankruptcy matters for this area. That office is located at 230 North 1st Avenue, Suite 101, Phoenix, AZ 85003. You can call them at 602-682-4000 during weekday hours from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Staff there can help you search Greenlee County bankruptcy records and explain the process for obtaining copies.

PACER is the most practical way to search bankruptcy records from Greenlee County. You can use it from any computer or phone with internet. The system runs day and night. Register at pacer.uscourts.gov for free. Once you have an account, log into the Arizona court at ecf.azb.uscourts.gov to search cases. You can look up any Greenlee County resident who has filed bankruptcy.

The Greenlee County official website provides local government information though it does not handle bankruptcy matters directly.

Greenlee County has no state or county role in bankruptcy cases. This is a federal matter. The county clerk and local courts cannot help with bankruptcy filings or record searches.

Greenlee County Bankruptcy Filings on PACER

PACER lets you search Greenlee County bankruptcy records by name, case number, or tax ID. Each search shows filing dates, case status, and all documents in the file. You can view and download PDFs of petitions, schedules, and court orders. The cost is $0.10 per page with a $3.00 cap on each document. If your quarterly fees stay at $30 or less, you pay nothing.

For Greenlee County residents who cannot use PACER, the Voice Case Information System offers free basic case data. Call 1-866-222-8029 any time. This automated phone line gives case numbers, filing dates, and status updates. It works 24 hours a day.

Note: You can use free public computers at the Phoenix courthouse to search PACER without paying fees.

Bankruptcy Records in Greenlee County

Greenlee County bankruptcy filings include the same documents as cases anywhere in Arizona. Chapter 7 cases are most common. These involve selling assets to pay off debts. Most Chapter 7 cases close within four months. The records show what the debtor owned and which creditors got paid. Chapter 13 cases let people keep property while paying debts over three to five years.

Every bankruptcy file holds key documents. The petition starts the case. Schedules list all assets and debts. A statement of financial affairs shows income and expenses. Creditors file proofs of claim to get paid. The court enters orders throughout the case. A discharge order ends most cases and releases the debtor from certain debts.

All these records are public. Federal law under 11 U.S.C. Section 107 makes bankruptcy filings open to anyone. You do not need to explain why you want to see them. Social Security numbers and bank accounts are hidden for privacy.

Greenlee County Bankruptcy Legal Resources

Greenlee County has no local legal aid offices. Southern Arizona Legal Aid serves residents by phone. Call 1-800-248-6789 for help with bankruptcy questions. They can explain your options and guide you through the process. This service is free for people who qualify based on income.

The bankruptcy court runs a Self-Help Center in Phoenix. Volunteer attorneys give free advice there. You can reach the center by phone at 602-682-4007. They help people who want to file on their own without a lawyer. The court also has an Electronic Self-Representation tool that walks you through a Chapter 7 filing step by step.

For Spanish speakers, the Bankruptcy Help Line at 866-553-0893 offers assistance in both English and Spanish. This toll-free number connects you with people who can answer basic questions about filing and searching records.

Note: The U.S. Trustee Program at justice.gov oversees bankruptcy cases in Arizona and can help report fraud.

Filing Bankruptcy from Greenlee County

Greenlee County residents file bankruptcy through the Phoenix Division. You can file in person, by mail, or online through the CM/ECF system. The filing fee for Chapter 7 is $338. Chapter 13 costs $313. You can ask the court to waive fees if you cannot pay. Payment plans are also available.

Before filing, you must complete credit counseling with an approved agency. The U.S. Bankruptcy Court District of Arizona website lists approved counselors. After your case ends, you need a second course on financial management. Both courses take about two hours each.

The distance from Clifton to Phoenix is 170 miles. Online filing through CM/ECF avoids this trip. Attorneys often handle filings for clients without them needing to travel. The 341 meeting of creditors can be done by phone in some cases. Ask the trustee or court about phone options.

Greenlee County Bankruptcy Record Fees

Searching Greenlee County bankruptcy records through PACER costs $0.10 per page. A cap of $3.00 applies to each document. Light users pay nothing if quarterly charges stay at $30 or less. The court waives small fees automatically.

Paper copies from the clerk cost $0.50 per page. Certified copies cost $12.00 per document. Mail requests carry a $34.00 search fee for each name or number. Pay by cashier's check or money order to U.S. Bankruptcy Court. The court accepts online payments through Pay.gov. Cash is not accepted at any court location.

The filing fee schedule on the court website shows all current costs for record access and bankruptcy filings.

Nearby Counties for Bankruptcy Records

Greenlee County borders other Arizona counties that use the same federal court. You may need to search bankruptcy records in these areas if a debtor moved or has connections there.