Tattnall County Bankruptcy Records Search

Tattnall County bankruptcy records are managed by the Southern District of Georgia Bankruptcy Court. Reidsville is the county seat. The local courthouse handles state court matters only. Bankruptcy is federal. Whether you need to search a specific case, get copies of docket sheets, or check on a filing status, the federal system is where you turn. PACER is the primary online tool. A free phone option through McVCIS is also available. This page provides everything you need to access Tattnall County bankruptcy records, from search methods and fees to exemptions and filing rules.

Southern District Court for Tattnall County

The Southern District of Georgia Bankruptcy Court processes all bankruptcy filings from Tattnall County. The Savannah office is one of the closest staffed locations at 124 Barnard Street, Second Floor, Savannah, GA 31401. Phone is (912) 650-4100. Augusta also has a staffed office at the Federal Justice Center, 600 James Brown Blvd, Augusta, GA 30901.

The Southern District has a hearing location in Statesboro at 52 North Main Street. This is closer to Reidsville than Savannah. But the Statesboro office is not always staffed. It opens only when hearings are on the calendar. For records work, plan on contacting Savannah or using PACER from home. Chief Judge Michele J. Kim leads the Southern District. Dana M. Wilson is the Clerk.

How to Look Up Tattnall County Bankruptcy Records

PACER is the main search tool. Sign up for free. Select the Southern District of Georgia and search by debtor name or case number. The system returns docket sheets, every filed document, and real-time updates on case status. Cost is $0.10 per page. It is available around the clock.

Not sure which court handled a case? The PACER Case Locator checks all federal courts at once. Enter a name and it shows matching cases from every district, including the Southern District for Tattnall County.

McVCIS is a free alternative. Call 1-866-222-8029 and follow the prompts. The automated system provides the debtor name, case number, chapter, filing date, judge, trustee, and case status. Select the Southern District of Georgia for Tattnall County searches.

Tattnall County Record Fees

PACER is $0.10 per page. Most documents cap at $3.00 when under 30 pages. Viewing at public terminals in the Savannah clerk office is free. Printing costs $0.10 per page there.

Mail and in-person copies run $0.50 per page. Certified copies add $12.00 each. A court search without a case number is $34.00. Submit Form B1320 with a money order or certified check payable to "Clerk, U.S. Bankruptcy Court." Cash is accepted at the window only.

Note: Payment by personal check is usually limited to pro se filers only.

Exemptions for Tattnall County Bankruptcy Filers

Georgia has opted out of the federal exemption schedule. Tattnall County filers use state exemptions under O.C.G.A. 44-13-100. The homestead exemption protects $21,500 in home equity. Married couples may protect $43,000 in some situations. Vehicle equity is safe up to $5,000. Jewelry is $500. Work tools are exempt to $1,500.

The wildcard exemption is $1,200 and can be expanded by up to $10,000 of unused homestead value. Personal property under $5,000 total is protected with each item capped at $300. Income from workers' compensation under O.C.G.A. 34-9-84 is fully exempt. Social Security, veterans benefits, unemployment pay, retirement funds, and alimony are all protected too. These apply to every Tattnall County bankruptcy filing.

Tattnall County Bankruptcy Filing Types

Chapter 7 liquidation and Chapter 13 repayment plans are the most common. Chapter 7 sells non-exempt assets. Chapter 13 lets you keep everything and pay over three to five years. Chapter 11 is for business reorganization. Chapter 12 serves family farmers and fishermen.

All fall under Title 11 of the United States Code. Tattnall County has agricultural roots, so Chapter 12 may appear in the records alongside the more common chapters. The residency rule requires 730 days in Georgia before filing to claim state exemptions. Repeat filing gaps are eight years for Chapter 7 to Chapter 7, four years for Chapter 7 to Chapter 13, and two years for Chapter 13 to Chapter 13.

The Southern District case information page above explains online and phone access methods for Tattnall County records.

Tattnall County Clerk and State Court

The Tattnall County Superior Court Clerk in Reidsville handles civil cases, criminal filings, deeds, and liens. These are state records. They are not bankruptcy filings. But a judgment lien or property transfer recorded in Tattnall County state court can tie back to a federal bankruptcy case. Searching both systems is a good practice.

The GSCCCA statewide portal covers deed records and UCC filings from Tattnall County. Use it to cross-check state property records against federal bankruptcy case details.

Archived Tattnall County Cases

Old closed cases get moved to the National Archives. You need the case number, accession number, location number, and box number to order copies. Call the Savannah office at (912) 650-4100 for those details. Active and recently closed Tattnall County bankruptcy cases stay on PACER.

Nearby Counties

Tattnall County is in southeast Georgia. All of its neighbors are served by the Southern District. The Statesboro hearing office is nearby but not always open, so plan to use Savannah for full records access.