Find Bankruptcy Records in Summit County
Summit County bankruptcy records are part of the federal court system under the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Utah. Whether you are searching for a debtor by name, looking up a specific case number, or reviewing docket activity, PACER is the primary tool for accessing Summit County filings. The Third District Court in Coalville handles state civil matters, but bankruptcy cases are federal and are filed in Salt Lake City. This page explains how to search Summit County bankruptcy records using official court resources.
Summit County Quick Facts
U.S. Bankruptcy Court Serving Summit County
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Utah is the only federal bankruptcy court in Utah. It serves all 29 counties, including Summit County. The courthouse is at 350 South Main Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84101, phone 801-524-6687. Chief Judge Peggy Hunt leads the district. David A. Sime is the Clerk of Court.
Summit County is in northeastern Utah and is home to Park City, known as a major ski resort destination. The county borders Salt Lake County to the west and forms part of the eastern boundary of the Salt Lake metro area. Despite its resort profile, Summit County follows the same bankruptcy filing process as every other Utah county. Residents in financial distress file their cases in Salt Lake City at the federal courthouse.
The Third District Court in Coalville handles state-level matters for Summit County. It does not process bankruptcy cases. If you have questions about which court to contact, call the federal bankruptcy court directly at 801-524-6687 for bankruptcy matters, or the Third District Court for state civil issues.
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Utah handles all Summit County bankruptcy filings.
All Summit County bankruptcy petitions, including Chapter 7 and Chapter 13, are processed through the Salt Lake City federal courthouse.
Summit County Bankruptcy Records on PACER
PACER gives you online access to Summit County bankruptcy case dockets and filed documents. It is a federal system used by courts nationwide. You search by debtor name, case number, or attorney name. Results show the full docket with links to individual documents. Most filings are available the same day they are submitted to the court.
Go to pacer.uscourts.gov to create a free PACER account. Once registered, select the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Utah and enter your search terms. Fees apply for downloaded documents, but many searches stay within the free access limit. For PACER support, call 800-676-6856.
PACER at pacer.uscourts.gov is the main tool for searching Summit County federal bankruptcy records.
PACER searches return real-time docket data for Summit County cases, including filing dates, chapter type, trustee assignment, and document index.
For a broader search that spans multiple federal districts, use the PACER Case Locator at pcl.uscourts.gov. This is helpful if you are not certain the case was filed in Utah. You can also call the Multi-Court Voice Case Information System at 866-222-8029, extension 83, for basic case details without logging into PACER.
Note: PACER case numbers in the District of Utah include the chapter type and year filed. Keep that in mind when trying to narrow your search for Summit County cases.
Utah XChange System and Summit County State Records
The Utah Courts XChange system is accessible at utcourts.gov/xchange. It provides access to state court records from the Third District Court in Coalville, which serves Summit County. You can search civil, criminal, traffic, and domestic cases by party name or case number. Bankruptcy cases do not appear in XChange because they are federal.
XChange is free to search for basic case information. It is useful for researching civil judgments or liens that may be connected to a Summit County bankruptcy case. A creditor holding a state court judgment, for example, would appear in XChange while the bankruptcy itself would be in PACER.
Utah Courts provides forms and guidance for Summit County residents navigating state court matters.
State court records from Summit County's Third District are searchable in XChange, complementing your PACER search for federal bankruptcy filings.
Types of Bankruptcy Cases in Summit County
Summit County residents may file under several bankruptcy chapters. Chapter 7 is the most common. It involves liquidating non-exempt assets to pay creditors, with remaining eligible debts discharged. Cases usually close within a few months. Chapter 13 allows individuals with steady income to repay debts over three to five years under a court-approved plan.
Chapter 11 reorganization is used by businesses and high-debt individuals. Summit County has a mix of small businesses tied to the tourism and resort industry in the Park City area. These businesses may use Chapter 11 to restructure debts while continuing operations. Chapter 12 is designed for family farmers and fishermen with regular annual income.
All four chapter types are filed at the federal courthouse in Salt Lake City. The case records are searchable through PACER regardless of chapter type. When reviewing Summit County bankruptcy records, note the chapter designation in the case number to understand what type of filing you are looking at.
The Utah Bankruptcy Court explains how to obtain case information for Summit County and all District of Utah filings.
The court's case information page is the best starting point before you log into PACER to search Summit County filings.
Archived and Historical Summit County Bankruptcy Records
Older closed bankruptcy cases from Summit County may be stored at the federal records center rather than available on PACER. For cases filed many years ago, you may need to contact the court directly or use the Utah State Archives. The archives at archives.utah.gov maintain state and county records and can assist with historical research.
For state court records related to Summit County, GRAMA applies. The Government Records Access and Management Act under Utah Code 63G-2 governs how state and local agencies respond to public records requests. If you need records from the Third District Court in Coalville or from Summit County government offices, you can submit a GRAMA request directly to that office.
Federal bankruptcy records are not subject to GRAMA. They are governed by federal rules and are accessible through PACER or by visiting the federal courthouse in Salt Lake City. The court's public access terminals at the courthouse are free to use during business hours.
Note: The Utah Courts directory at utcourts.gov/directory lists contact information for all Utah state courts, including the Third District in Coalville, which covers Summit County state matters.
Nearby Counties
Summit County borders several other Utah counties. All residents across these counties file bankruptcy cases with the same federal court in Salt Lake City.