Legal Question in Bankruptcy in Oklahoma

How much information does the Bankruptcy Court have access to?

How much information outside information does the Bankruptcy Court and/or Trustee have access to about me, from sources other than myself? Do they have any contact with the IRS concerning me or my bankruptcy? Do they provide anyone else with copies of the information that I file with them? I live in a very small town and am concerned about who will find out about my filing bankruptcy, i.e.....my bank...my employer, etc.


Asked on 9/05/03, 3:02 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys

Hunt John Urgentlegalcare.com

Re: How much information does the Bankruptcy Court have access to?

Legal newspapers and other information retrieval services will pick up and report the fact of your filing. As to who has access to the reports will depend on the type of news service and who their subscribers are. The filed schedules can be viewed by people who go to the bankruptcy court or access the information online via the internet if they have paid the fees for such access. Creditors listed in your schedules are notified by the court of the filing.

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Answered on 9/05/03, 4:25 pm

Re: How much information does the Bankruptcy Court have access to?

Your bankruptsy is public record and can be accessed by anyone by simply going to the court clerk's office.

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Answered on 9/05/03, 4:31 pm
Herb Southern The Southern Law Firm

Re: How much information does the Bankruptcy Court have access to?

You have actually asked two questions. The first, who knows, has already been answered. The second one however requires some advice.

You asked what does the trustee know about you ... the advice is this: Bankruptcy is a gift the government gives you, but you have to be honest. Assume that the trustee knows EVERYTHING that you don't want him to know. If you lie, you will be guilty of purgery and punished accordingly. Don't risk it!

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Answered on 9/05/03, 5:09 pm


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