How to Find Out If a Bankruptcy Filing Has Been Dismissed
The bankruptcy process begins when a debtor files a petition in bankruptcy court. Like any other court case, a bankruptcy can be dismissed if the debtor fails to abide by court orders or fails to comply with applicable law. The bankruptcy court may dismiss a bankruptcy case upon request of the bankruptcy trustee or a creditor, or on its own recognizance.
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Locate the bankruptcy case number. The bankruptcy case number is a seven-digit number and is located on every document you receive from the bankruptcy court. The format is: 00-12345. The first two digits represent the year the case was filed.
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Log in to PACER if you have access. PACER stands for Public Access to Court Electronic Records. Like all federal court dockets, bankruptcy court dockets are online and all documents are generally filed electronically. PACER is available for a registration fee. At the PACER home page, click "Find a Case." Click the "Search the PACER Locator" link and enter your PACER login and password.
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Search PACER for the case. You can use the case number or the parties' names, addresses, or Social Security numbers. Click on the case in your results; if the case is dismissed, a notation will appear along with the date the court entered the dismissal.
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Contact the court if you do not have access to PACER. Each bankruptcy court has its own website with contact information. Locate the clerk of the court in the directory, or general information. If you provide the case number, the court can tell you if a case has been dismissed.
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