Search Lonoke County Bankruptcy Records
Lonoke County bankruptcy records are public documents filed with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas and can be accessed through PACER. This page covers how to find filings, reach the Circuit Clerk's office, and use other court record resources for Lonoke County.
Lonoke County at a Glance
Eastern District Bankruptcy Court for Lonoke County
All bankruptcy cases for Lonoke County residents are processed by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas. The courthouse is at 300 W. 2nd Street, Little Rock, AR 72201. Phone: 501-918-5500. This court handles Chapter 7, Chapter 11, Chapter 12, and Chapter 13 petitions filed by individuals and businesses in Lonoke County.
Attorneys file all documents electronically through the CM/ECF system. People filing without an attorney, known as pro se filers, must submit paper documents at the Little Rock courthouse. Either way, once a case is docketed, the records become public and searchable on PACER.
The Eastern District is part of the 8th Circuit. The court went live on CM/ECF in December 2001 and uses the NextGen version of the system. Most documents are available online immediately after filing, which makes tracking an active case straightforward.
Lonoke County Circuit Clerk
The Lonoke County Circuit Clerk is Deborah Oglesby. The office is at PO Box 870, 301 North Center Street, Lonoke, AR 72086. The Circuit Clerk maintains all state-level court records including civil cases, criminal cases, domestic relations filings, and juvenile matters. These records are separate from federal bankruptcy records but often contain relevant financial information.
The Lonoke County Circuit Clerk's office has several direct lines. For court records and general inquiries, call (501) 676-2316. For recording and real estate documents, call (501) 676-3043. For child support matters, call (501) 676-3013. The fax number is (501) 676-3014. The circuit clerk also serves as the ex-officio recorder, so all land records for the county are filed here.
Real estate records at the Circuit Clerk's office are particularly useful in bankruptcy cases. Mortgages, deeds of trust, and property liens show up in the debtor's asset schedules and the trustee's investigation. If there is a question about who holds a lien on real property in Lonoke County, this office has the recorded documents.
The Lonoke County Circuit Clerk's official website provides access to court records, real estate documents, and child support information maintained by the clerk's office.
Search Lonoke County Bankruptcy Filings on PACER
PACER is the main tool for finding federal bankruptcy records. Register for free at pacer.uscourts.gov. After registration, log in and select the Eastern District of Arkansas Bankruptcy Court to search Lonoke County cases. You can search by debtor name, case number, or the last four digits of a Social Security number.
Viewing case documents costs $0.10 per page, with a cap of $3.00 per document. You will not be charged if your quarterly usage totals less than $30. For a basic case overview, including the petition, schedules, and discharge order, typical costs are very low. The PACER Service Center is at (800) 676-6856, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Central Time.
The PACER Case Locator at pcl.uscourts.gov lets you search bankruptcy filings across all federal districts at once. If you are not sure which court a debtor used, start with the Case Locator. It updates nightly and covers all active and closed bankruptcy courts nationwide.
You can also call the Multi-court Voice Case Information System at 1-866-222-8029 for free, basic case data over the phone. This automated system works 24 hours a day and requires only a case number or party name to retrieve status information.
Arkansas CourtConnect for Lonoke County State Records
Arkansas CourtConnect at caseinfo.arcourts.gov provides free public access to state circuit court records. You can search by name or case number for civil, criminal, domestic relations, and probate cases filed in Lonoke County. Results include filing dates, party names, case type, and current status.
CourtConnect does not include federal bankruptcy filings. It is strictly a state court system. But civil judgments that show up as debts in a bankruptcy filing will often have corresponding records in CourtConnect. Cross-referencing the two systems can give a more complete picture of someone's financial and legal situation.
Some records are restricted under Arkansas Administrative Order 19. Sealed cases, certain juvenile records, and other sensitive filings do not appear in full detail online. For those, you would need to contact the Circuit Clerk directly. The clerk can confirm what is and is not available for public viewing.
The Lonoke County Circuit Clerk courts page outlines the civil, criminal, and juvenile court divisions and how records are organized within the clerk's office.
What Is in a Lonoke County Bankruptcy Record
Federal bankruptcy records are detailed documents. A typical case file starts with the petition, which identifies the debtor, states the chapter filed, and confirms the debtor's county of residence. Chapter 7 is a liquidation bankruptcy; Chapter 13 involves a repayment plan; Chapter 11 is used for larger reorganizations.
The schedules that accompany the petition list all assets and all debts. Every creditor, from mortgage lenders to credit card companies to medical providers, must be listed. The debtor's monthly income and expenses are also part of the record. These documents are accessible to any PACER user.
The trustee's reports and any motions filed during the case are also part of the public record. If the trustee found assets to liquidate, the sale records and distribution reports will appear in the docket. The final discharge order or dismissal order closes the case and is also viewable on PACER.
Nearby Counties
Lonoke County sits in central Arkansas and is surrounded by counties in the same Eastern District.