How Do You See If A Bankruptcy Has Been Discharged?
When a bankruptcy case is discharged, it means that the debts have legally been forgiven by the federal bankruptcy court. In your own case, either you or your attorney will attend a discharge hearing. The judge will approve or deny the bankruptcy, and you should receive discharge papers within 60 days. However, if you need to find out about someone else’s bankruptcy and whether it has been discharged, there are several ways to do this. Call or visit your local bankruptcy courthouse and ask if the person or company in question’s bankruptcy was discharged. This is public information and is available to anyone who inquiries. If you request copies, there is usually a nominal fee charged by the court clerk. This varies depending on the nature of the inquiry, and is usually payable in cash. Visit the Public Access to Court Electronic Records website (see Resources section.) Register and follow the instructions to research the company or person’s bankruptcy case. If you need to print document
