District of Columbia Bankruptcy Search at a Glance
Locate district of columbia bankruptcy courts, cases and filings. See the bankruptcy attorneys. Bankruptcy law, Bankruptcy 7, chapter 13, chapter 11. Bankruptcies nationwide for all states and districts
1District of Columbia Bankruptcy Search
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Columbiawww.dcb.uscourts.govDistrict of Columbia Bankruptcy Court
- Bankruptcy Court Hearing Transcriptswww.dcb.uscourts.govCourt Transcription Services
- Review Bankruptcy Case Filespcl.uscourts.govElectronic Access to Case Files
2Federal & National Authoritative Sources
These federal and national sources complement District of Columbia's state-level records. They are the authoritative sources you should cross-check when District of Columbia state records are incomplete or out-of-state activity matters.
The federal judiciary's unified case-access system. Every bankruptcy petition, schedule, and order filed in U.S. Bankruptcy Court is indexed here. PACER requires free registration; per-page fees apply unless waived.
https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ (pacer.uscourts.gov)
The federal judiciary's plain-language guide to chapters 7, 11, 12, and 13, eligibility, and the discharge process.
https://www.uscourts.gov/services-forms/bankruptcy (uscourts.gov)
The Department of Justice component that supervises private trustees and monitors compliance in chapter 7, 11, 12, and 13 cases.
https://www.justice.gov/ust (justice.gov)
District of Columbia Bankruptcy Search, FAQ
Are bankruptcy records public?
Yes. All documents filed in a bankruptcy case are public records under 11 U.S.C. § 107, subject only to narrow sealing for trade secrets and certain personal identifiers.
Do states have their own bankruptcy courts?
No. Bankruptcy is exclusively federal under Article I of the U.S. Constitution and Title 11 of the U.S. Code. Each U.S. judicial district has a bankruptcy court.
How long does a bankruptcy stay on a credit report?
Chapter 7 discharges remain on a consumer credit report for 10 years from the filing date. Chapter 13 remains 7 years from filing. This is controlled by the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 U.S.C. § 1681c).
Is there a fee to use PACER?
Registration is free. Per-page viewing is $0.10 per page, capped at $3.00 per document. Users who accrue less than $30 per quarter pay nothing.