Search Mohave County Bankruptcy Records

Mohave County bankruptcy records are kept by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Arizona. The federal court handles all filings for Mohave County's 213,000 residents. Kingman is the county seat. While the main court office is in Phoenix, about 180 miles away, Mohave County has a local advantage. The Bullhead City hearing location lets residents attend court without the long drive to Phoenix. This site holds hearings only, so full filings go through Phoenix or online. Community Legal Services has an office in Kingman at 928-681-1177 to help with bankruptcy questions. PACER online access works well for searching Mohave County bankruptcy records from home.

Mohave County Bankruptcy Hearings in Bullhead City

Mohave County residents benefit from a local hearing site. The Bullhead City location saves a three-hour drive to Phoenix for court appearances. Hearings happen at the Superior Court building, Courtroom R, at 2225 Trane Road, Bullhead City, AZ 86442. This site handles hearings only. You cannot file papers or get copies here. All filings go through Phoenix or online.

The Bullhead City hearing location page on the court website shows the schedule and directions.

The 341 meeting of creditors often happens at Bullhead City for Mohave County cases. This is where the trustee asks questions about your assets and debts. Check your notice for the exact location.

How to Access Mohave County Bankruptcy Records

PACER is the best way to search Mohave County bankruptcy records. It works from any computer or phone. Register for free at pacer.uscourts.gov. Then search Arizona cases at ecf.azb.uscourts.gov. You can look up any debtor by name or case number.

The Mohave County official website provides local government information, though bankruptcy matters are federal.

The Phoenix office handles all Mohave County filings. Call 602-682-4000 or toll-free at 800-556-9230 for help. Staff can answer questions about accessing records and explain the PACER system.

Note: Free public terminals at the Phoenix courthouse let you search PACER without fees.

Mohave County Bankruptcy Cases in PACER

PACER holds all Mohave County bankruptcy filings since the early 1990s. You can search 24 hours a day. Results show case numbers, debtors, attorneys, trustees, and filing dates. Each case has a docket with links to every document filed. View and download PDFs of petitions, schedules, and court orders.

The fee is $0.10 per page. No document costs more than $3.00. If you use less than $30 per quarter, the court waives all fees. Light users pay nothing.

For quick lookups, call the Voice Case Information System at 1-866-222-8029. This free automated line runs all day and night. It gives case numbers, filing dates, and status updates. You do not need a PACER account to use it.

Mohave County Bankruptcy Legal Resources

Community Legal Services has a Kingman office that serves Mohave County. Call 928-681-1177 for help with bankruptcy questions. This free service helps low-income residents understand their options. Staff can explain forms and the filing process.

The bankruptcy court's Self-Help Center in Phoenix offers phone assistance at 602-682-4007. Volunteer attorneys answer questions about filing without a lawyer. The center is free to use. They also have an Electronic Self-Representation tool for Chapter 7 cases.

The Bankruptcy Help Line at 866-553-0893 provides phone support. Spanish speakers can get help in their language. The Self-Help Center page explains all available resources for people filing on their own.

Bankruptcy Filings in Mohave County

Mohave County bankruptcy records cover several case types. Chapter 7 is most common. It wipes out debts by selling assets that are not protected. Most cases end in three to four months. The records show what the debtor owned and how much creditors got paid.

Chapter 13 lets people with regular income keep their property. They pay back debts over three to five years. Files for these cases grow over time as payments are made. You can track progress through PACER.

Each Mohave County bankruptcy file contains core documents:

• Petition starting the case
• Schedules of assets and debts
• Statement of financial affairs
• Proofs of claim from creditors
• Court orders and discharge

All records are public under federal law. Anyone can search and view them without giving a reason.

Filing Bankruptcy from Mohave County

Mohave County residents file through the Phoenix Division. You can file online through CM/ECF, by mail, or in person at the Phoenix office. Chapter 7 costs $338. Chapter 13 costs $313. Fee waivers and payment plans exist for those who qualify.

Before filing, complete credit counseling with an approved agency. The U.S. Bankruptcy Court District of Arizona website lists approved providers. After your case ends, a second financial course is required before discharge.

Your 341 meeting of creditors may happen at Bullhead City instead of Phoenix. This saves a long drive. Ask the trustee about phone options if travel is hard.

Mohave County Bankruptcy Record Fees

PACER charges $0.10 per page with a $3.00 cap per document. Quarterly fees under $30 are waived automatically.

Paper copies from the clerk cost $0.50 per page. Certified copies are $12.00 each. Mail search requests cost $34.00 per name. Pay by cashier's check or money order to U.S. Bankruptcy Court. Online payments go through Pay.gov. Cash is not accepted.

Check the court filing fee schedule for current costs.

Mohave County Bankruptcy Records by City

Lake Havasu City is the only Mohave County city over 50,000 people. Residents there use the same federal bankruptcy court.

Nearby Counties for Bankruptcy Records

Mohave County borders several other Arizona counties served by the federal bankruptcy court.