Search Pinal County Bankruptcy Records

Pinal County bankruptcy records are federal court documents maintained by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Arizona. Residents of Casa Grande, the city of Maricopa, Florence, and all other Pinal County areas file their cases in federal court. The county sits between Phoenix and Tucson, giving residents two options for in-person court visits. Phoenix is about 50 to 65 miles north. Tucson is 60 to 75 miles south. PACER online access lets you search Pinal County bankruptcy filings from anywhere without driving to either courthouse. The county has grown fast in recent years. Over 425,000 people now live here. Southern Arizona Legal Aid runs an office in Casa Grande to help local residents with debt and bankruptcy questions.

Federal Courts Serving Pinal County

Pinal County residents can use either the Phoenix or Tucson federal bankruptcy court. Both offices provide the same services. Both can accept filings and both have public access terminals for free record searches. Pick the one that is closer to your location in the county.

The Phoenix office sits at 230 North 1st Avenue, Suite 101, Phoenix, AZ 85003. This is the main office for the U.S. Bankruptcy Court District of Arizona. Phone 602-682-4000 or toll-free 800-556-9230. Phoenix has the largest Self-Help Center with volunteer attorneys on staff. Most Casa Grande and Maricopa city residents find Phoenix closer.

The Tucson office is at 38 South Scott Avenue, Suite 100, Tucson, AZ 85701. Phone 520-202-7500. Residents in the southern parts of Pinal County near Oracle or Mammoth may find Tucson more convenient. Both courts have the same hours from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on weekdays.

Note: Both courthouses have metal detectors and require photo ID at the entrance.

Pinal County Government and Bankruptcy

Pinal County government has no role in bankruptcy cases. All bankruptcy matters go through federal court. The county does not maintain bankruptcy records. You cannot find these documents at the Pinal County Recorder or Superior Court Clerk offices. The federal system handles everything.

The Pinal County official website provides information about local services. While it does not cover bankruptcy, you may find resources for financial hardship or housing assistance.

The county seat is Florence. Most county government offices are there. The Superior Court handles state matters like family law and civil lawsuits. Bankruptcy is federal. Different system, different court.

Pinal County Bankruptcy Records Online

PACER is the main tool for searching Pinal County bankruptcy records from home. Register for free at pacer.uscourts.gov. After login, access the Arizona court at ecf.azb.uscourts.gov. You can search by name, case number, or Social Security number.

Results show all Arizona bankruptcy cases that match your search. The system does not filter by county. You will see the debtor's address, which tells you if they are from Pinal County. Each case lists the filing date, chapter type, assigned judge, and trustee. Click the docket to view all documents in the case. Download PDFs of petitions, schedules, and court orders.

PACER fees are $0.10 per page with a $3.00 cap per document. Quarterly charges under $30 are waived. Most people doing basic searches pay nothing. Free public terminals at Phoenix and Tucson courthouses let you search without any PACER fees at all.

The Voice Case Information System gives free case details by phone. Call 866-222-8029 any time. The automated system provides case numbers, filing dates, status, and key dates.

Free Bankruptcy Help in Pinal County

Southern Arizona Legal Aid runs an office in Casa Grande that serves Pinal County residents. Call 520-316-8076 for local help. SALA provides free legal assistance to people with low income. They can answer questions about debt, explain bankruptcy chapters, and help you fill out forms. Some clients get full attorney representation.

The SALA main office in Tucson also serves Pinal County. Call 800-248-6789 toll-free. If the Casa Grande office is busy, they can route you to someone who can help. SALA focuses on civil legal issues including consumer debt, foreclosure, and bankruptcy.

The bankruptcy court Self-Help Center in Phoenix offers free guidance. Volunteer attorneys answer questions and review forms. Call 602-682-4007 for information. The center is in the main Phoenix courthouse. Pinal County residents can visit during weekday hours.

The Bankruptcy Help Line at 866-553-0893 provides general information in English and Spanish. This federal hotline helps people understand their options before they decide to file.

What Pinal County Bankruptcy Files Contain

Every Pinal County bankruptcy case file has standard documents. The petition starts the case. It shows the debtor name, address, and chapter filed. Most Pinal County filers choose Chapter 7 or Chapter 13. Chapter 7 wipes out debts through liquidation. Chapter 13 sets up a payment plan over three to five years.

The schedules follow the petition. These list every asset the debtor owns. Real estate, vehicles, bank accounts, and personal items appear on Schedules A through C. Debts are on Schedules D through F. One schedule covers secured debts like mortgages. Another lists priority debts like taxes. A third shows unsecured debts like credit cards and medical bills.

The statement of financial affairs gives more background. It covers income for the past two years. It lists recent property transfers. It shows any lawsuits or garnishments. Creditors use this to check if the debtor hid assets or paid favorites before filing.

Court orders and the discharge appear last. The discharge order releases the debtor from personal liability. Not every case ends with a discharge. Some are dismissed. You can see the outcome in the Pinal County bankruptcy records.

Pinal County Bankruptcy Record Fees

Search fees through PACER are standard across all Arizona counties. You pay $0.10 per page. No document costs more than $3.00 regardless of length. Charges under $30 per quarter are waived automatically. Most casual users pay nothing to search Pinal County bankruptcy records.

Paper copies at the courthouse cost $0.50 per page. Certified copies are $12.00 each. Mail requests carry a $34.00 search fee per name or case. Pay with cashier's check or money order to U.S. Bankruptcy Court. Online payment through Pay.gov is also accepted. No cash.

Filing a bankruptcy case has its own fees. Chapter 7 costs $338. Chapter 13 costs $313. These are not search fees. They are filing fees for people who want to start a bankruptcy case. Courts can waive fees for people who qualify based on income.

Ways to Access Pinal County Bankruptcy Files

Five methods let you access Pinal County bankruptcy records. Online through PACER is fastest. Works any time. In person at Phoenix or Tucson provides free public terminal access. The Voice Case Information System at 866-222-8029 gives basic details by phone 24 hours a day.

Mail requests go to the Phoenix office at 230 N 1st Ave, Suite 101, Phoenix, AZ 85003. Include the case name, case number, documents you want, your contact info, and payment. Allow two to three weeks. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope.

Email is not accepted for copy requests. You can email technical questions about the CM/ECF filing system to azbml_all_dqa@azb.uscourts.gov. PACER questions go to pacer@psc.uscourts.gov.

Note: In-person access at the courthouse is free. Public terminals have no PACER charges.

Bankruptcy Records for Pinal County Bankruptcy Records by City

All cities and towns in Pinal County use federal bankruptcy court. There is no local or city-level system. Casa Grande residents, Maricopa city residents, Florence residents, and all others file at the same court. The federal system serves everyone.

Find bankruptcy record guides for major Pinal County cities:

Smaller communities like Apache Junction (eastern portions), Coolidge, and Eloy also file at the same federal court. PACER makes it easy to search from anywhere in the county.

Nearby County Bankruptcy Records

Pinal County shares borders with Maricopa County to the north and west. Pima County lies to the south. Gila and Graham counties are to the east. All use the same federal bankruptcy court system.

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