Rogers Bankruptcy Records
Rogers bankruptcy records are filed in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Arkansas. Rogers is in Benton County, and filings for this area are handled through the Fayetteville division office at 35 E. Mountain Street, Room 316, Fayetteville, AR 72701, phone (479) 582-9800.
Rogers at a Glance
Federal Bankruptcy Court Serving Rogers
Rogers is in Benton County, which is part of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Arkansas. The division office nearest to Rogers is in Fayetteville at 35 E. Mountain Street, Room 316, Fayetteville, AR 72701, phone (479) 582-9800. Do not bring cash to the Fayetteville office. That location does not accept cash payments. If you need to mail a payment, send it to the Fort Smith headquarters at 30 South 6th Street, Fort Smith, AR 72901, phone 1-833-853-0345.
The Western District covers Benton County along with Washington, Sebastian, Crawford, Garland, and many other western Arkansas counties. The Fayetteville division office is the practical point of contact for Rogers residents who need to visit the court in person. Call ahead before visiting to confirm current office hours and procedures, as these can change.
Searching Rogers Bankruptcy Records on PACER
PACER at pacer.gov is the go-to system for Rogers bankruptcy records. Create a free account, log in, and select "Arkansas Western Bankruptcy." You can search by debtor name, case number, or the last four digits of a Social Security number. The system returns a list of cases with filing dates, chapter types, and docket entries. Each page you view costs $0.10, capped at $3.00 per document. Accounts spending less than $30 per quarter are not billed.
All cases filed electronically since December 2001 are in PACER. Older paper records from before that date require a direct request to the Fayetteville or Fort Smith clerk's office. For basic case status by phone without a computer, call the Multi-Court Voice Case Information System at 1-866-222-8029. The system runs 24 hours a day and returns basic case information from a touch-tone menu.
Benton County Circuit Clerk and Rogers Court Records
The Benton County Circuit Clerk maintains state court records for Rogers. Circuit Clerk Brenda DeShields oversees the office at 215 East Central Avenue, Bentonville, AR 72712, phone (479) 271-1017. State records include civil cases, criminal filings, domestic relations matters, and real estate documents. These are different from federal bankruptcy records.
Benton County offers online access to court records and real estate records through the Circuit Clerk's website at bentoncircuitclerk.com. The records search portal covers documents back to 1972. This is a good resource if you need to find state court judgments, property liens, or other local filings related to a bankruptcy case you are researching.
The Rogers District Court at 1901 S. Dixieland Road, Rogers, AR 72756, handles criminal and traffic cases (479-621-1132) and civil or small claims matters (479-621-1138). Those records are local and separate from both state circuit court and federal bankruptcy records. The Rogers City Clerk, Jessica Rush, is at 301 W. Chestnut, Rogers, AR 72756, phone (479) 621-1117.
What Rogers Bankruptcy Records Include
Federal bankruptcy records are public. A case file contains the debtor's name, address, and case number. It shows the chapter filed, the date of filing, and a full creditor list with amounts owed. The debtor's asset schedules and income information are included. Trustee assignments and any attorneys of record also appear in the docket.
Some personal data is redacted. Social Security numbers appear in their last four digits only. Bank account numbers are truncated. Minor children are listed by initials. These privacy rules apply at every U.S. bankruptcy court. They come from federal statute, not from court-by-court policy. A Rogers resident's bankruptcy file looks the same as any other in terms of what is public and what is protected.
Paper copies cost $0.50 per page at the courthouse. Certified copies carry a $12 fee for certification. A formal records search by name costs $34 per name searched. For most research purposes, PACER at $0.10 per page is the most efficient option.
Legal Aid and Bankruptcy Help in Rogers
Legal Aid of Arkansas serves northwest Arkansas including Benton County. They offer free civil legal help to people who meet income guidelines. Their statewide intake process can determine whether you qualify. The Northwest Arkansas chapter of the Arkansas Bar Association may also provide attorney referrals for bankruptcy matters.
The federal court's website at arb.uscourts.gov lists approved credit counseling agencies valid for Arkansas filers. Credit counseling is required before filing. After discharge, a debtor education course is also required. Both courses can be completed online. They usually cost between $20 and $50 each from approved providers.
The screenshots below show the Rogers District Court page and the Rogers City Clerk page, both useful for local court record context.
The Rogers District Court site at rogersar.gov/364/District-Court provides information on local court matters separate from federal bankruptcy filings.
The Rogers City Clerk page maintains city records and ordinances. Bankruptcy filings are federal records, not city records.
Nearby Cities with Bankruptcy Records Pages
Rogers is in the heart of the northwest Arkansas metro. Neighboring cities also file in the Western District.
- Bentonville - Benton County, Western District
- Fayetteville - Washington County, Western District
- Springdale - Washington County, Western District
- Siloam Springs - Benton County, Western District
- Bella Vista - Benton County, Western District
- Centerton - Benton County, Western District