North Little Rock Bankruptcy Records
North Little Rock bankruptcy records are filed in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas. North Little Rock is in Pulaski County, and the bankruptcy courthouse is located just across the Arkansas River in Little Rock at 300 W. 2nd Street, Little Rock, AR 72201, phone (501) 918-5500.
North Little Rock at a Glance
Federal Bankruptcy Court Serving North Little Rock
North Little Rock is part of Pulaski County, which falls under the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas. The courthouse address is 300 W. 2nd Street, Little Rock, AR 72201. That is less than two miles from North Little Rock, just across the river. The phone number is (501) 918-5500. This office is the main administrative hub for the entire Eastern District and processes all case filings, hearings, and records for the district.
North Little Rock residents file the same way as Little Rock residents. They go to the same courthouse and are assigned to the same pool of judges. The distinction between the two cities does not matter in federal bankruptcy court. What matters is the county, and both cities are in Pulaski County, Eastern District.
The Eastern District covers 41 Arkansas counties. It is the larger of Arkansas's two bankruptcy districts in terms of county count. Cases from North Little Rock sit on the same docket as cases from cities across eastern Arkansas. All records are accessible online through PACER once they are entered into the system.
Finding North Little Rock Bankruptcy Records Online
PACER at pacer.gov is the standard tool for searching North Little Rock bankruptcy records. Register for a free account, log in, and choose "Arkansas Eastern Bankruptcy" from the court list. Search by the debtor's name, case number, or the last four digits of a Social Security number. Results show a list of cases. Each case entry links to the docket, where you can see all documents filed in the case.
The cost is $0.10 per page, capped at $3.00 per document. If your total charges stay under $30 in any calendar quarter, you are not billed. Occasional searchers often pay nothing. The system covers all electronic filings since December 17, 2001. Paper records from before that date require an in-person visit or written request to the Little Rock courthouse.
For a quick status check without a computer, call the Multi-Court Voice Case Information System at 1-866-222-8029, extension 243. This automated phone line is available 24 hours a day and provides basic case information including filing date, chapter, and case status.
Pulaski County Circuit Clerk and North Little Rock State Records
The Pulaski County Circuit and County Clerk handles state court records for North Little Rock. The Clerk's office is at 401 W. Markham Street, Suite 100, Little Rock, AR 72201, phone (501) 340-8500. State records include civil lawsuits, criminal cases, domestic relations filings, probate matters, and real estate documents. These are separate from federal bankruptcy filings.
The Pulaski County Circuit Clerk website at pulaskiclerkar.gov provides information on court services and record access. The CourtConnect system at caseinfo.arcourts.gov is the free state portal for searching Pulaski County circuit court cases by name or case number. You do not need to register for CourtConnect. It is open to the public at no charge.
The North Little Rock District Court is at Justice Center, 1 Justice Center Drive, North Little Rock, AR 72114. The North Little Rock City Clerk and Treasurer, Diane Whitbey, is located at North Little Rock City Hall, 300 Main Street, North Little Rock, AR 72114, phone (501) 975-8617. These city records are separate from court records of any kind.
What North Little Rock Bankruptcy Records Contain
Bankruptcy records are public federal documents. A typical case file includes the debtor's name, address, and case number. It shows the chapter filed, the date of filing, and a list of all creditors with the amounts owed. The debtor's asset schedules and income information are included. Trustee assignments and attorneys of record appear in the docket as the case progresses.
Some personal data is restricted by federal law. Social Security numbers show only the last four digits. Financial account numbers are truncated to four digits. Minor children are listed by initials only. These privacy protections apply at every U.S. bankruptcy court. They are uniform rules set by federal statute and administrative order.
To request a paper copy of a case document at the courthouse, the fee is $0.50 per page. Certified copies carry an additional $12 certification fee. A formal search by court staff costs $34 per name. For most research needs, PACER is the most cost-effective approach.
Legal Aid and Bankruptcy Resources in North Little Rock
Legal Aid of Arkansas serves Pulaski County and North Little Rock residents. They provide free civil legal help to people who meet income guidelines. Contact their statewide intake line to apply. The Central Arkansas Legal Services network and the Volunteer Lawyers for the Elderly (AVLE) program may also offer assistance for qualifying individuals with debt or bankruptcy questions.
The federal court's website at arb.uscourts.gov lists required credit counseling agencies approved for Arkansas filers. You must complete credit counseling before filing. After the court grants a discharge, debtor education is required to close out the case. Both courses are available online from court-approved providers and generally cost between $20 and $50 each.
The screenshots below show the North Little Rock city government website and City Clerk page, useful sources for local municipal records separate from bankruptcy filings.
The North Little Rock city website at nlr.ar.gov provides municipal services and contacts. For federal bankruptcy records, use PACER at pacer.gov.
The City Clerk and Treasurer office maintains official city records. Bankruptcy filings are handled by the federal court in Little Rock.
Nearby Cities with Bankruptcy Records Pages
North Little Rock sits directly across the river from Little Rock and is close to several other Central Arkansas cities that also file in the Eastern District.
- Little Rock - Pulaski County, Eastern District
- Conway - Faulkner County, Eastern District
- Maumelle - Pulaski County, Eastern District
- Jacksonville - Pulaski County, Eastern District
- Benton - Saline County, Eastern District
- Cabot - Lonoke County, Eastern District