Piute County Bankruptcy Records
Piute County bankruptcy records are filed with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Utah in Salt Lake City. Piute County is one of Utah's smallest and most rural counties, with its county seat in Junction. Federal bankruptcy cases covering Piute County residents are searchable through PACER. State court records from the Sixth District Court are available through XChange. This page explains how to search for Piute County bankruptcy filings and related court records.
Piute County Quick Facts
Piute County Bankruptcy Court Access
All bankruptcy filings in Piute County fall under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Utah. That court is located at 350 S Main St, Salt Lake City, UT 84101. You can reach the court by phone at 801-524-6687. Chief Judge Honorable Peggy Hunt presides, and David A. Sime serves as Clerk of Court.
Piute County residents filing for bankruptcy protection choose from Chapter 7 liquidation, Chapter 11 reorganization, Chapter 12 for family farmers, or Chapter 13 repayment plans. All filings are handled centrally through the Salt Lake City courthouse. Remote access to case records is available around the clock through PACER.
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Utah website lists local rules, filing guides, and contact information. Piute County filers should review the court's resources before beginning a case.
Note: The U.S. Bankruptcy Court does not operate a branch office in Piute County. All in-person filings and hearings take place in Salt Lake City unless otherwise ordered by the court.
Search Piute County Bankruptcy Filings on PACER
The Public Access to Court Electronic Records system, known as PACER, is the primary tool for searching federal bankruptcy filings in Piute County. PACER gives you access to case dockets, filed documents, and case status information. A registered account is required. Fees apply per page viewed, though small amounts may not be billed.
PACER provides access to bankruptcy records from the District of Utah, which covers all 29 counties including Piute County. You can search by debtor name, case number, or Social Security Number partial match. For help with PACER registration, call 800-676-6856.
The PACER Case Locator at pcl.uscourts.gov is a national search tool that lets you find cases across all federal courts. This is useful if you are not sure which district court has the record you need. You can search Piute County debtor names across all U.S. districts from one place.
The Case Locator is free to search but requires a PACER login to view full results. It is especially helpful for researchers checking whether a Piute County resident has filed in another district.
Note: PACER charges $0.10 per page for documents, with a $3.00 maximum per document. Quarterly charges under $30 are waived.
Sixth District Court and Piute County Records
The Sixth District Court serves Piute County for state-level matters. While bankruptcy itself is a federal process, related civil matters, small claims, and probate cases go through the Sixth District. The county seat of Junction is where local court functions are anchored for Piute County residents.
The Central Utah Public Health Department, Piute Office maintains vital records that may be needed as supporting documents in bankruptcy cases. Birth certificates, death records, and marriage documents are sometimes required when establishing identity or listing dependents in a bankruptcy filing.
State court records from the Sixth District are available through the Utah Courts XChange system. XChange allows you to search civil case indexes and access docket entries. Some documents require payment. You can access XChange at utcourts.gov/xchange.
The Utah Courts forms library includes self-help resources for a range of civil matters. While primarily used for family law, the same court system handles filings that intersect with bankruptcy proceedings in Piute County, such as debt judgments and asset disputes.
Piute County Clerk and Local Records
The Piute County Clerk maintains local government records and can assist with document requests that support bankruptcy filings. The clerk office is reachable by email at kgleave@piute.utah.gov. The mailing address is PO Box 99, Junction, UT 84740.
Piute County is one of Utah's least populated counties. Its rural setting means that most residents must conduct bankruptcy court business remotely or travel to Salt Lake City. The county clerk can help direct inquiries to the right state or federal office depending on the nature of the records request.
Note: Piute County does not have a local federal courthouse. All bankruptcy hearings and filings for Piute County residents are handled at the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Salt Lake City at 350 S Main St.
Obtaining Piute County Bankruptcy Case Information
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court provides several ways to obtain case information without logging into PACER. The Obtaining Case Information page on the court's website outlines your options. You can call the Multi-Court Voice Case Information System, known as McVCIS, at 866-222-8029, extension 83, for automated case status updates. This free phone service gives basic docket information for Piute County bankruptcy cases.
The court also offers CHAPMobile, a mobile-friendly interface for checking bankruptcy case status. This is useful for Piute County residents who need to check a filing on the go without full PACER access.
For archived records of older Piute County bankruptcy cases, contact the Utah State Archives. The archives hold court records transferred from the federal court once cases are closed and beyond the local retention period.
Older closed cases may require a direct request to the archives or to the National Archives and Records Administration. The court clerk at 801-524-6687 can direct you to the right location for any Piute County case not available through PACER.
Bankruptcy Chapters Filed in Piute County
Piute County residents may file under several chapters of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. Chapter 7 is the most common type. It allows individuals to discharge most unsecured debts. A trustee is appointed to review assets and distribute proceeds to creditors. Cases typically close within a few months.
Chapter 13 allows individuals with regular income to repay debts over a three-to-five-year period. Filers in Piute County propose a repayment plan confirmed by the court. Chapter 12 is designed specifically for family farmers and fishermen. Given the agricultural nature of much of south-central Utah, Chapter 12 is sometimes relevant to Piute County residents with farm operations.
Chapter 11 is used primarily for business reorganization but is also available to individuals with very high debt. All chapters are filed with the same court and appear in the same PACER database for the District of Utah.
- Chapter 7: Liquidation and debt discharge for individuals
- Chapter 11: Business or high-debt individual reorganization
- Chapter 12: Family farmer and fisherman repayment plans
- Chapter 13: Individual wage earner repayment plans
The Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure govern how cases are filed and processed. Rule 5003 specifically addresses the maintenance of court records. All case documents filed in Piute County bankruptcy proceedings are kept according to these federal rules.
Knowing which chapter applies to your situation helps you search PACER more efficiently. Chapter codes appear in case numbers and docket entries for all Piute County filings.
Utah XChange for Piute County Court Records
XChange is Utah's online court records portal. It provides access to state court case indexes across all Utah districts, including the Sixth District that serves Piute County. You can search civil, small claims, and probate case records through this system.
XChange is available at utcourts.gov/xchange. Some searches are free while others carry a small per-search fee. The system is useful for finding state court judgments that may accompany or follow a bankruptcy filing in Piute County.
Note: XChange covers state court records only. Federal bankruptcy filings in Piute County are not in XChange. Use PACER at pacer.uscourts.gov for federal case records.
Nearby Counties
Piute County is located in south-central Utah. Residents of neighboring counties also file bankruptcy through the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Utah. All counties in Utah fall under the same federal district.