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11 Dec 2009When do you think about a bankruptcy database? The one that is used by the federal courts is known as PACER which can be accessed through the Internet only after paying a fee for such access. This database is especially important to attorneys since they need it to file their client’s bankruptcy cases online.
It is also important because when there is greater number of filings, courts allows attorneys to use online means for filing for bankruptcy on behalf of their clients.
It is important to realize however that the Pacer bankruptcy database is not accessible to any debtor and anyone seeking access must go through an attorney.
Another option available is to use one of the many independent bankruptcy databases that have been built up by many companies, these databases can be very useful when wanting information regarding a company you’re thinking of dealing with or when you have two file for bankruptcy.
Search According To Different Parameters
If you are looking to use these kinds of bankruptcy databases, you can enter certain parameters for your search which can include according to region which will throw up information according to county, state, city and even three first digits of zip codes.
Another way of searching for data that is normally presented to you is by date, this can include the filing date, data of first meeting, the dismissal date and of course the discharge date.
Then of course you may want to try a search by the type of bankruptcy filed. So you can easily search for bankruptcies that were filed under chapter-, 11 and or 7. In addition you may want to even try a combination.
Just as a side note here, remember that Chapter 11 is only for businesses while chapter- is only really for individuals and that also chapter 7 is mostly for businesses as well.
Some of the more complete bankruptcy databases will also include details such as the amount relating to assets and liabilities for each case.
You can also expect to find house addresses, apartment numbers, PO boxes etc. You should also be able to filter through this information.
Whether it be the Pacer bankruptcy database or one of the many others around, there is a lot of information to be research should you need to make use of their services.
Additional Bankruptcy Facts such as those in this article can be found at the link here.
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