Sevier County Bankruptcy Records
Sevier County bankruptcy records are filed with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Utah in Salt Lake City. Residents of Sevier County who file for bankruptcy relief under Chapter 7, 11, 12, or 13 become part of the federal court record system. You can search these records using PACER, the national case locator, or the Utah Courts XChange system. The Sixth District Court in Richfield handles state-level civil matters, but all bankruptcy filings go through the federal court in Salt Lake City.
Sevier County Quick Facts
Federal Bankruptcy Court for Sevier County
All bankruptcy cases for Sevier County residents are heard by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Utah. The court is located at 350 South Main Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84101. You can reach the court by phone at 801-524-6687. The Honorable Chief Judge Peggy Hunt presides over the district, and David A. Sime serves as Clerk of Court.
Sevier County sits in the Sevier River valley in central Utah. It is a largely agricultural area with a smaller population than the Wasatch Front counties. Fewer cases may be filed here compared to urban counties, but the same federal rules apply to all Utah bankruptcy filings. Every Chapter 7 liquidation, Chapter 13 repayment plan, or Chapter 11 reorganization filed by a Sevier County resident goes into the same federal court system.
The court operates under Rule 5003, which governs how clerks maintain court records. These records are accessible to the public through the tools described on this page. Note: The court's mailing address and phone number above are the primary contact points for all District of Utah bankruptcy matters, including those originating in Sevier County.
Search Sevier County Bankruptcy Filings on PACER
PACER is the primary federal system for accessing Sevier County bankruptcy records online. It stands for Public Access to Court Electronic Records. Through PACER you can view case dockets, filed documents, and party information for bankruptcy cases across all federal courts, including the District of Utah.
The Utah Courts website provides information about public access options. Visit the PACER access page on the Utah Bankruptcy Court site to learn how to register and begin searching. Registration is free. Charges apply when you download documents, though many searches fall under the fee waiver threshold. For general PACER questions, call 800-676-6856.
The Utah Bankruptcy Court PACER page explains access options for court records.
PACER lets you search Sevier County filings by debtor name, case number, or attorney. Most documents are available the same day they are filed with the court.
To search at the national level, use the PACER Case Locator at pcl.uscourts.gov. This tool searches across all federal districts at once. It is useful if you are unsure which district handled a case. You can also use the Multi-Court Voice Case Information System by calling 866-222-8029, extension 83, for basic case details over the phone.
Utah Courts XChange and Sevier County Records
The Utah Courts XChange system at utcourts.gov/xchange provides access to state court records, including those from the Sixth District Court in Richfield. XChange covers civil, criminal, traffic, and domestic cases handled by Utah state courts. Bankruptcy cases are federal and will not appear in XChange, but other Sevier County court records are searchable there.
Utah Courts also provides forms and guidance for people navigating the court system. The Utah Courts forms page is a good starting point for understanding the state court process in Sevier County, even if your primary need is bankruptcy-related. Court staff at the Sixth District can help direct you to the right resources.
The Utah Courts site provides forms and self-help resources for Sevier County residents.
Sevier County residents can use XChange to check for related civil judgments or liens that may accompany a bankruptcy filing.
Note: XChange searches state court records only. Federal bankruptcy filings from Sevier County are only visible through PACER or the PACER Case Locator.
How to Access Sevier County Bankruptcy Case Records
There are several ways to access bankruptcy records for Sevier County cases. Each method has different strengths depending on what you need.
- PACER online: search dockets and download filed documents
- PACER Case Locator: search across all federal districts at once
- McVCIS phone line: call 866-222-8029 ext. 83 for basic case info
- In-person at the federal court: 350 S Main St, Salt Lake City
- Utah State Archives for older closed cases at archives.utah.gov
For older bankruptcy cases that have been closed and transferred to storage, the Utah State Archives may hold physical records. The archives maintain historical court records and can be contacted for access to closed Sevier County bankruptcy files.
The court's official information page at utb.uscourts.gov/obtaining-case-information explains exactly how to request information for any case in the District of Utah, including Sevier County filings. This is the best reference for understanding your options before you start searching.
The Utah Bankruptcy Court explains how to obtain case information for all District of Utah filings.
The court's case information page covers PACER registration, phone access, and in-person visit options for Sevier County and all Utah bankruptcy records.
Bankruptcy Case Types Filed in Sevier County
Sevier County residents may file under different bankruptcy chapters depending on their situation. The most common is Chapter 7, which is a liquidation bankruptcy. A trustee reviews assets, and most unsecured debts are discharged. This is often used by individuals with limited income. Cases are typically resolved within a few months.
Chapter 13 allows individuals with regular income to propose a repayment plan lasting three to five years. This chapter is used by people who want to keep secured assets like a home or vehicle. Chapter 12 was designed specifically for family farmers and fishermen and may apply to some Sevier County residents given the agricultural nature of the county. Chapter 11 is a reorganization chapter used more often by businesses.
Each chapter type produces a separate case record in the federal system. You can identify the chapter by the case number prefix when searching PACER. All four chapter types are handled by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Utah at the Salt Lake City courthouse.
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Utah serves all Sevier County bankruptcy filers.
The District of Utah courthouse in Salt Lake City is where all Sevier County bankruptcy petitions are filed and where hearings are held.
Note: If you are searching for a Sevier County case and cannot find it by name, try searching by the debtor's address or by the attorney of record, as name variations can affect results in PACER.
Public Records Access for Sevier County Filings
Federal bankruptcy records are governed by federal court rules, not GRAMA. GRAMA, or the Government Records Access and Management Act under Utah Code 63G-2, applies to state and local government records in Utah. However, knowing GRAMA is useful when requesting related state records from Sevier County offices.
The Utah State Archives at archives.utah.gov maintains records from Utah courts, including older bankruptcy-adjacent state records. If you need historical civil records tied to a Sevier County bankruptcy case, the archives may be a useful resource. Staff can help identify what records are available and how to request them.
The Utah State Archives holds historical court and government records relevant to Sevier County searches.
Archived records from Sevier County state courts can be requested through the Utah State Archives using standard public records request procedures.
Nearby Counties
Sevier County is in central Utah and borders several other counties. Bankruptcy filings for residents of all neighboring counties are handled by the same federal court in Salt Lake City.