Daggett County Bankruptcy Records Lookup
Daggett County bankruptcy records are filed with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Utah and are searchable online through PACER. Manila is the county seat of this small, rural northeastern Utah county near Flaming Gorge. Because Daggett County is one of the least populated counties in Utah, remote access tools like PACER and McVCIS are the most practical ways to search for bankruptcy filings connected to Daggett County residents. This page covers every tool and office that gives you access to those records.
Daggett County Quick Facts
Daggett County Federal Bankruptcy Court
All bankruptcy cases filed by Daggett County residents or businesses are handled by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Utah. The court is located at the Frank E. Moss U.S. Courthouse, 350 S Main Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84101. The clerk's office can be reached at 801-524-6687. Chief Judge Peggy Hunt leads the district, and David A. Sime is the Clerk of Court.
Daggett County is a remote area near the Wyoming border and Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area. The distance from Manila to Salt Lake City makes online access especially important for Daggett County residents researching bankruptcy records. PACER, McVCIS, and the CHAPMobile app allow full remote access without any travel to the courthouse.
The court's official site at utb.uscourts.gov lists all filing procedures, local rules, and forms. Federal Rule 5003 requires the clerk to keep complete records for every case, so all Daggett County bankruptcy filings have a permanent file at the Salt Lake City courthouse. You can request copies by mail or through the court's electronic systems.
The court processes cases from all 29 Utah counties, including the most rural ones like Daggett. Every case filed in Manila or elsewhere in Daggett County goes through this same federal court.
Note: For certified copies of court documents, contact the clerk's office in Salt Lake City by phone at 801-524-6687 or use the mail request process described on the court's website.
Search Daggett County Bankruptcy Records on PACER
PACER gives you online access to all Daggett County bankruptcy filings. You can search by debtor name, case number, or Social Security number. Each case in PACER has a docket listing every filed document, from the initial petition to the final discharge order. Sign up at pacer.uscourts.gov or call 800-676-6856 for registration help.
The Utah district provides a direct PACER login page at utb.uscourts.gov/public-access. Logging in there takes you straight to the Utah district database. PACER accounts are free. Small document fees apply when you download full filings, but basic case searches and docket views are free for accounts under $30 per quarter.
The PACER Case Locator shown above is the national version of the search tool, available at pcl.uscourts.gov. It searches every federal bankruptcy court in the country at once. If a Daggett County debtor previously filed in Wyoming or another neighboring state, the Case Locator will find those records alongside any Utah filings.
For Daggett County researchers who need a quick status check without logging in anywhere, the McVCIS voice system is a free alternative. Call 866-222-8029, extension 83, any time of day or night to hear automated case details for Utah bankruptcy filings. You can confirm whether a case is open, discharged, or dismissed in just a few minutes.
Daggett County Clerk Records in Manila
The Daggett County Clerk/Treasurer maintains local government records in Manila. This office handles marriage licenses, county tax records, and other public documents. The marriage license page at daggettcounty.org/92/Marriage-Licenses lists office hours, fees, and the process for obtaining a marriage license in Daggett County.
The Clerk/Treasurer office in Manila holds property tax records and county financial documents that are often relevant during bankruptcy proceedings. When a Daggett County debtor lists real estate on a bankruptcy petition, the county's property records help verify ownership history and assessed value. These records are available through a GRAMA request under Utah Code 63G-2.
The main Daggett County government website at daggettcounty.org lists all county offices and contacts. The clerk, treasurer, and assessor all hold records that may connect to bankruptcy filings from Manila and the rest of Daggett County.
Because Daggett County is so small, the county offices in Manila handle a wide range of record types under a combined staff. Calling ahead before you visit is always a good idea, as hours may vary depending on staff availability.
Note: GRAMA requests to Daggett County offices should be directed to the specific department holding the records you need, and most responses are required within ten business days under Utah law.
Eighth District Court and Daggett County State Records
The Eighth District Court serves Daggett County for state civil, criminal, family, and probate matters. This is separate from the federal bankruptcy court, but the records it holds often come up during bankruptcy research. A civil judgment in the Eighth District Court against a Daggett County debtor may appear as a listed claim in a federal bankruptcy filing.
Probate cases opened in Daggett County can affect the assets a debtor lists on a bankruptcy petition. If a debtor is an heir to property in the Manila area, that interest must be disclosed to the bankruptcy trustee. Knowing what is on file at the Eighth District Court helps you understand the full financial picture in a Daggett County case.
State court records for Daggett County are searchable through the Utah Courts XChange system at utcourts.gov/xchange. XChange covers all Utah district courts. Because Daggett County is remote, XChange is especially useful for researchers who cannot travel to the courthouse in person. Most case information is available online without a site visit.
The Utah Courts forms page at utcourts.gov/howto covers state civil filings and explains how different court processes work. Guides there can help you understand how state matters in Daggett County connect to federal bankruptcy proceedings.
The Utah Courts forms and self-help resources are the best starting point for anyone navigating both state and federal filings tied to a Daggett County case. The site explains what documents are filed at the state level and which ones go to the federal bankruptcy court.
Types of Bankruptcy Cases in Daggett County
Daggett County residents and businesses may file under Chapter 7, 11, 12, or 13. Each type serves a different financial situation and produces its own set of records in PACER.
Chapter 7 is a liquidation case. It is the most common chapter filed by individuals in rural Utah counties like Daggett. A trustee reviews assets, and eligible debts are discharged after the process is complete. Chapter 13 lets filers keep their assets while repaying debts over three to five years. This chapter is useful for Daggett County homeowners who want to protect real property in the Manila area. Chapter 12 is designed for family farmers and fishermen. Parts of Daggett County involve agricultural and ranching activity, so Chapter 12 can apply in this region. Chapter 11 is for business reorganization and is less common in smaller rural counties but does appear in PACER for Utah as a whole.
The case information page at utb.uscourts.gov/obtaining-case-information explains how to get copies of documents for any chapter type filed by a Daggett County debtor.
Historical and Free Access to Daggett County Filings
The Utah State Archives at archives.utah.gov holds historical court records for the entire state going back to 1896. Older Daggett County bankruptcy records that predate the electronic filing era may be available through the archives. Researchers looking for cases from the early twentieth century or mid-century should start with the archives website, which explains how to submit a research request and which record series cover which courts.
For more recent cases, the federal rules of bankruptcy procedure at federalrulesofbankruptcyprocedure.org explain what records are public, what can be sealed, and how the court is required to maintain case files. Understanding these rules helps you know exactly what you can request from the clerk for any Daggett County case.
The CHAPMobile app offers free mobile access to bankruptcy case information across all federal districts. Daggett County residents can use it to look up case status, trustee details, and hearing dates from a smartphone without traveling to a courthouse or paying PACER fees. It is one of the most practical tools for remote areas like Manila and the surrounding Flaming Gorge region.
Note: Public terminals with free PACER access are available at the Frank E. Moss U.S. Courthouse in Salt Lake City for anyone who wants to review documents in person at no cost.
Cities in Daggett County
Manila is the county seat and main community in Daggett County. It is one of the smallest county seats in Utah. All bankruptcy filings for Daggett County residents and businesses go to the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Utah in Salt Lake City. State court matters are handled by the Eighth District Court.
Daggett County is located in northeastern Utah near Flaming Gorge Reservoir and the Wyoming border. The remote character of the county makes online access tools especially valuable for anyone researching local records.
Nearby Counties
Daggett County borders other northeastern Utah counties. All are served by the same U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Utah, and all cases from these areas are searchable in the same PACER system.