Find Murray Bankruptcy Records
Murray bankruptcy records are filed and maintained at the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Utah, in Salt Lake City. Murray is known as the "Hub of Salt Lake County" and sits near the center of the valley. Residents of Murray who file for bankruptcy protection have their cases assigned a federal case number and processed through the Salt Lake City court. PACER and the PACER Case Locator are the main tools for searching Murray bankruptcy filings online.
Murray Quick Facts
Murray Bankruptcy Court Location
Murray bankruptcy cases are filed at the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Utah. The address is 350 S Main Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84101. The court phone number is 801-524-6687. Murray is in Salt Lake County, and this court serves all of Salt Lake County including Murray residents who need to file or research bankruptcy cases.
Bankruptcy is governed by federal law. State and local courts in Murray do not have jurisdiction over bankruptcy filings. Whether a Murray resident files Chapter 7, Chapter 11, Chapter 12, or Chapter 13, the case is assigned to a federal judge and processed at the Salt Lake City courthouse. All records from that process are federal court records.
The court's general information number is 800-676-6856. You can call that line for general guidance about the filing process or to get direction on how to access Murray bankruptcy records. The court does not give legal advice, but staff can tell you where to look and what systems to use.
Searching Murray Bankruptcy Filings
PACER is the best tool for searching Murray bankruptcy records online. Register or log in at pacer.uscourts.gov. Once logged in, select the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Utah and search by debtor name, case number, or Social Security number. Results show the case type, filing date, judge assigned, and current status of each Murray bankruptcy case.
The PACER Case Locator at pcl.uscourts.gov searches all federal courts nationwide. If you are not sure whether a Murray resident filed in Utah or another state, start at the Case Locator. It scans every district and returns results showing which court holds the record. This is especially useful for people who may have filed before moving to Murray.
You can also use the McVCIS phone line for quick status checks. Call 866-222-8029, extension 83, to hear automated case information. McVCIS does not require a PACER account and gives basic details like whether a case is open or closed and the chapter type filed.
Note: PACER fees are waived if your total charges in a calendar quarter stay under $30, making basic Murray bankruptcy record searches effectively free.
Salt Lake County Records for Murray Residents
The Salt Lake County Clerk at 2001 South State Street in Salt Lake City maintains marriage records for Murray residents. Marriage licenses issued to Murray residents are on file here. The county clerk also handles election records and other county-level documents. These records are not bankruptcy filings but may be relevant when researching an individual's background alongside bankruptcy records.
Salt Lake County court records covering Murray are available through . This resource covers Third District Court cases, which handles civil, criminal, family, and probate matters for all of Salt Lake County including Murray. Third District sits at the Scott M. Matheson Courthouse. State court records from Third District are separate from federal bankruptcy filings but can be searched alongside PACER for a fuller picture.
Murray residents involved in debt collection lawsuits or foreclosure proceedings in state court may have records at Third District in addition to any bankruptcy case at the federal court. Checking both systems covers both layers of the legal record.
XChange and State Court Records in Murray
The Utah Courts XChange system covers state court records statewide. Access it at utcourts.gov/xchange. XChange lets you search Third District Court records for Murray civil, criminal, family, and small claims cases. These are not bankruptcy records, but they can appear alongside federal bankruptcy filings when doing a full background search on a Murray resident.
XChange and PACER together give you the most complete view of a Murray individual's court history. PACER covers the federal bankruptcy records. XChange covers state court matters like civil judgments, domestic filings, and criminal cases. For Murray residents researching their own records or checking on someone else, using both systems is recommended.
Third District Court handles all state civil and family matters for Salt Lake County including Murray. Probate cases, guardianship filings, and domestic relations cases all go through Third District. None of these are bankruptcy records, but they may share parties with a bankruptcy case and can be part of a broader records review for Murray.
Note: XChange provides access to court records statewide but does not include federal case records, so always use PACER separately for Murray bankruptcy filings.
Obtaining Copies of Murray Bankruptcy Records
Murray bankruptcy records can be obtained through PACER online, by phone, or in person at the courthouse. PACER gives instant access to most documents filed in active cases. You can download the petition, schedules, proof of claim forms, and the final discharge order directly from the PACER portal once you locate the case.
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court website at utb.uscourts.gov/obtaining-case-information explains the full process for getting copies of bankruptcy records. The page covers what documents are available, which ones require an in-person visit, and how sealed or restricted records are handled. Murray residents or creditors needing certified copies of a discharge order should contact the court clerk directly at 801-524-6687.
For Murray bankruptcy cases that are older and no longer in the PACER system, contact the National Archives. Closed federal bankruptcy cases are transferred to NARA once they are no longer active. The court clerk can tell you which cases have been archived and provide contact details for retrieving them.
Salt Lake County Bankruptcy Records
Murray is located in Salt Lake County. All Murray bankruptcy filings fall under the Salt Lake County federal court jurisdiction. For county-level office contacts, related records, and additional resources, visit the Salt Lake County bankruptcy records page.
Nearby Utah Cities
Residents of cities near Murray also file bankruptcy at the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Salt Lake City. Select a city to find bankruptcy records for that area.