Midvale Bankruptcy Records
Midvale is a community in the Salt Lake Valley, situated within Salt Lake County. All bankruptcy cases filed by Midvale residents go through the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Utah in Salt Lake City. That court processes every Chapter 7, Chapter 11, and Chapter 13 filing for the state. To search Midvale bankruptcy records, PACER is the primary online tool. The XChange system and Salt Lake County resources also provide access to related court filings and public records for Midvale.
Midvale Quick Facts
Midvale Bankruptcy Court and Federal Filings
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Utah at 350 S Main Street in Salt Lake City handles all Midvale bankruptcy filings. The court processes petitions under Chapter 7, Chapter 11, Chapter 12, and Chapter 13 of the federal Bankruptcy Code. Midvale residents file in the same district as all other Utah cities. There is no separate Midvale filing location.
The clerk's office can be reached by phone at 801-524-6687. All case records, dockets, and filed documents for Midvale bankruptcy cases are maintained at this courthouse and accessible through PACER. The court is open to the public during business hours and has in-person terminals for free case lookups.
Note: Midvale falls within the Third District Court's jurisdiction for state-level civil, criminal, family, and probate matters. State court records are separate from federal bankruptcy filings.
Salt Lake County Records for Midvale Residents
The Salt Lake County Clerk at saltlakecounty.gov/clerk maintains marriage records and other county-level documents for Midvale residents. The Clerk's office is located at 2001 South State Street, Suite S1200. County records can be relevant when researching asset ownership, property history, or estate matters connected to a bankruptcy case.
The Salt Lake County Clerk serves all Salt Lake County cities including Midvale and handles county-level public records requests under GRAMA procedures.
The Salt Lake County court records page covers how to use XChange, in-person options at the Third District Courthouse, and GRAMA procedures for requesting records. XChange searches cost $0.15 to $0.35 per search. Document downloads run $0.50 to $1.00. Paper copies are $0.25 per page. These rates apply to state court records only, not federal bankruptcy filings.
Note: GRAMA applies to Utah state agency records. Federal bankruptcy records follow federal court rules, not GRAMA, and are accessed through PACER rather than state offices.
Searching Midvale Bankruptcy Records Through PACER
PACER is the core tool for finding Midvale bankruptcy case records online. It stands for Public Access to Court Electronic Records. Create a free account at pacer.uscourts.gov or call 800-676-6856 for assistance. After logging in, search the District of Utah by debtor name, case number, or Social Security number to locate Midvale filings.
The PACER system at pacer.uscourts.gov provides online access to Midvale bankruptcy case dockets, filings, and court documents from the District of Utah.
PACER charges a small per-page fee for documents. Most users pay nothing for basic lookups under the quarterly free threshold. The full docket for any Midvale case shows every filing, every order, and every scheduled hearing. This makes it the most complete public record of any Midvale bankruptcy.
The PACER Case Locator at pcl.uscourts.gov allows cross-district searches by name. If a Midvale resident filed in another state before moving to Utah, this tool finds that record. For current Midvale cases, results point directly to the District of Utah. McVCIS at 866-222-8029 extension 83 gives automated case status by phone.
XChange System and Midvale State Court Records
The Utah Courts XChange system at utcourts.gov/xchange covers state-level court records for Midvale. This includes Third District civil, criminal, and family cases. XChange does not include federal bankruptcy filings, but researchers often use both systems together when a Midvale case involves related state proceedings like property disputes or probate.
XChange is available online and at public terminals in Utah courthouses. The Utah State Law Library in Salt Lake City provides free XChange access during library hours. Midvale residents can use this resource without paying per-page fees for state court record searches.
For older Midvale bankruptcy cases no longer active in PACER, the National Archives and Records Administration holds federal court records. The Utah State Archives at archives.utah.gov maintains state government records and can assist with related historical documents.
Bankruptcy Chapter Types Filed by Midvale Residents
Midvale residents file under four chapters at the federal bankruptcy court. Chapter 7 is the most common. It is a liquidation filing where a trustee reviews non-exempt assets and most debts are discharged within a few months. Chapter 13 allows individuals with regular income to repay debts over three to five years through a court-approved plan.
Chapter 11 is used mainly by businesses for reorganization. Chapter 12 is designed for family farmers and fishermen. All four types generate public records at the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Salt Lake City. Those records include the petition, schedules, creditor lists, meeting of creditors notices, and the discharge or dismissal order.
Common Midvale bankruptcy records you may search for include:
- Chapter 7 liquidation petitions and discharge orders
- Chapter 13 repayment plans and confirmation orders
- Schedules of assets and liabilities
- Creditor matrix and proof of claim filings
- Meeting of creditors notices
- Adversary proceeding dockets
Note: All Midvale bankruptcy records are federal public records. They are open to any member of the public through PACER or at the Salt Lake City courthouse.
Salt Lake County Bankruptcy Records
Midvale is located within Salt Lake County. All bankruptcy filings from Midvale residents are processed at the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Salt Lake City, which serves the entire District of Utah. For county-level resources and additional research tools covering Salt Lake County bankruptcy records, visit the county page.
Nearby Utah Cities
Communities near Midvale in the Salt Lake Valley also file bankruptcy at the same federal courthouse. Select a city to find bankruptcy record resources for that area.