ITo obtain copies or retrieve files from an archived bankruptcy case (cases filed prior to 1997) follow one of the two options listed below. If a case was filed after 1997, please refer to “Case Information”
As of July 1, 2011, the Federal Records Center - Atlanta (FRC) will close its public research room. This change will affect members of the public requesting direct access to Court records. The public will no longer be able to view Court records at the FRC. The FRC will continue to provide copies of court case files directly to the public via the current fax, mail and scan order services.
For routine requests, the Court will typically respond to your request, by reply email, within 48 hours by returning the Order For Copies of Bankruptcy Cases Form containing the information required to obtain documents from the National Archives & Records Administration. If you wish to receive this form by mail rather than e-mail, please include a mailing address and allow 7 - 10 business days for the form to arrive.
If you wish to review an entire archived case file at the Clerk’s Office in Columbia, complete the "Archive Retrieval Form" and mail it to the following address;
U.S. Bankruptcy Court
ATTN: Archive Retrieval Request
1100 Laurel Street
Columbia SC 29201-2423
along with a $45.00 retrieval fee. The fee must be in the form of cash (exact amount only), a cashier’s check, or a United States Postal Money Order payable “Clerk, United States Bankruptcy Court.” When the case has been received for viewing, the Court will contact you by the telephone number or e-mail address provided. A copy fee applies when requesting copies at the time of viewing. Retrieval of an archived case typically takes 7 - 10 days.
J. Bratton Davis United States Bankruptcy Courthouse 1100 Laurel Street
Columbia SC 29201-2423
Court Telephone: (803)-765-5436 (get location information)
