Forms Northern District Bankruptcy Court New York

If you need information regarding a New York bankruptcy case, and do not have the case number, and believe the individual filed for bankruptcy on or after August 1, 1992, most information can be accessed by calling the voice case information system (VCIS) maintained by the Clerk at 1-800-206-1952. If a case was filed before August 1, 1992, you may search the master index file in the Utica office during regular business hours (9:00 AM and 4:00 PM EST). Or, alternatively, submit requests in writing with a fee of $20.00 per item.

U. S. Bankruptcy Court
James T. Foley U. S. Court House
445 Broadway, Suite 330
Albany, NY 12207
Telephone: (518) 257-1661

U. S. Bankruptcy Court
Alexander Pirnie U. S. Court House
10 Broad Street, Room 230
Utica, NY 13502
Telephone: (315) 793-8101

Office Hours: Mon.- Fri. 9:00-4:00

Website: New York Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of New York

Counties Covered: Jurisdiction

The majority of courts allow either electronic filing or traditional paper filing. A small number of courts permit only electronic case filings. Similarly, a few courts only accept paper form filings. The trend however is clear: all courts will eventually accept only electronic filing in universal computer format, and will continue to accept diskettes at the clerk's office rather than requiring online submission in all cases. The goal adopted by the Administrative Office of US Courts apparently requires the elimination of paper documents by the end of 2010.

Daily operation and administration procedures for New York Bankruptcy Courts are determined by the Administrative Office of US Courts. The judicial power of Judges is determined by Federal Law, which is derived primarily from the US Constitution and the US Code. Additional clarification of judicial power is provided by court decisions, Federal rules, and Local Rules.

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