Camp County Bankruptcy Records
Camp County bankruptcy records are filed with the Eastern District of Texas Bankruptcy Court, Marshall Division. The county seat is Pittsburg, and Camp County sits in Northeast Texas. All bankruptcy cases from Camp County residents and local businesses go through the Eastern District court, with hearings typically conducted in Tyler. You can search Camp County bankruptcy records through PACER or visit the court. Records are public documents that include details on debts, assets, and creditors for Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 filings.
Camp County Overview
Camp County Federal Bankruptcy Court
Camp County is served by the Eastern District of Texas Bankruptcy Court, Marshall Division. While the division is named for Marshall, hearings for Camp County cases are conducted in Tyler. The Tyler courthouse is located at 211 West Ferguson Street, Room 106, Tyler, Texas 75702. This is the federal court that manages all bankruptcy filings from Camp County.
The Eastern District covers the eastern portion of Texas from the Red River down toward Houston. The Marshall Division handles cases from several Northeast Texas counties including Camp County. All documents filed in Camp County bankruptcy cases are public records under 11 U.S.C. § 107 and are stored in the electronic CM/ECF system.
Camp County filers must follow Eastern District procedures when preparing their petitions. Forms and local rules are available at txeb.uscourts.gov/forms. The Eastern District requires creditors to be listed in alphabetical order, and filers must submit a Verification of Matrix form with the creditor list.
| Court | Eastern District of Texas Bankruptcy Court |
|---|---|
| Division | Marshall Division (hearings in Tyler) |
| Tyler Address | 211 West Ferguson Street, Room 106, Tyler, TX 75702 |
| Website | txeb.uscourts.gov |
| County Government | co.camp.tx.us |
The Camp County government in Pittsburg handles local county services. The County Clerk maintains deed records, property records, and local court filings. Bankruptcy cases are federal matters and go through the Eastern District court, not the county clerk.
Searching Camp Bankruptcy Records
You can search Camp County bankruptcy cases through PACER. Log in at pacer.uscourts.gov and select the Eastern District of Texas Bankruptcy Court. Search by debtor name or case number to pull up the case docket. The docket shows all documents filed in chronological order. You can open and download the petition, schedules, and other filings from there.
PACER charges about 10 cents per page for document downloads. However, users who download less than $30 in a quarter pay nothing. Most basic case lookups fall well under that amount. The search results themselves are free.
In-person access is available at the Tyler courthouse. The clerk's office can look up cases and provide copies of documents. If you are researching a specific Camp County bankruptcy case, bring the debtor's full name or the case number. Staff are not able to give legal advice, but they can help you find the records.
Note: The Eastern District does not publish a VCIS phone line for this division. PACER is the best way to access Camp County bankruptcy records remotely.
The Camp County government website serves Pittsburg-area residents and provides access to local county records and services.
Local Camp County records are maintained at the county clerk's office in Pittsburg, while all bankruptcy filings go through the federal Eastern District court.
How to File Bankruptcy in Camp County
Filing bankruptcy in Camp County means submitting your petition to the Eastern District of Texas, Marshall Division. Attorneys use CM/ECF for electronic submission. Self-represented debtors can file through the eSR portal or submit paper forms at the Tyler courthouse. All filing requirements are at txeb.uscourts.gov/forms.
Before filing, complete a credit counseling course from a U.S. Trustee-approved provider. It must be done within 180 days before your filing date. Attach the certificate to your petition. After filing, you also need a debtor education course before your discharge is entered.
Most Camp County individuals file Chapter 7. This chapter discharges eligible unsecured debts after a trustee reviews your property. The means test determines whether you qualify. Chapter 13 is the other common option. You keep your assets and pay back debt over a 3 to 5 year plan. This works well if you have regular income and want to stop a foreclosure or protect exempt property.
The U.S. Trustee for Camp County cases is the Tyler field office. Contact information for U.S. Trustee offices is available at justice.gov/ust/regional-offices. The trustee runs the 341 meeting of creditors about 30 days after filing. You must attend with a valid photo ID and Social Security documentation. The Eastern District requires you to have a photo ID that has been enlarged to 150% for presentation at the meeting.
Camp County Public Records and Resources
Camp County bankruptcy filings are public federal records. The typical case file includes the petition, Schedules A through J, the statement of financial affairs, and the creditor matrix. Chapter 7 files include the trustee's report. Chapter 13 files include the proposed repayment plan. All are available through PACER under 11 U.S.C. § 107.
The Eastern District of Texas posts local rules and approved forms on its website. Filers must format the creditor list alphabetically and submit a separate Verification of Matrix document. These requirements are specific to the Eastern District and differ slightly from other Texas federal courts.
Camp County property records, tax rolls, and official local records are kept at the county courthouse in Pittsburg by the County Clerk. These are separate from federal bankruptcy filings. The county website at co.camp.tx.us has contact details for the county clerk and other local offices.
Other Counties in This Division
These counties are also part of the Eastern District of Texas Bankruptcy Court, Marshall Division. Cases from all of these counties have hearings in Tyler.