U.S. Bankruptcy Administrator - Northern District of Alabama

The U.S. Bankruptcy Administrator Program (USBA) is an agency of the Judiciary, the third branch of the federal government. The USBA oversees the administration of bankruptcy cases and private trustees, and monitors the transactions and conduct of parties in bankruptcy. Separate and distinct from the federal bankruptcy courts, the USBA and its attorneys regularly appear before the U.S. Bankruptcy Courts on all aspects of bankruptcy matters for the purpose of assisting the Courts in insuring that bankruptcy cases are administered properly, and in conformance with applicable laws and procedures. Additionally, the USBA works in coordination with other government agencies, including the Department of Justice, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Internal Revenue Service, to identify and investigate bankruptcy fraud and abuse.

By law, the USBA and its personnel are not allowed to offer legal advice or counsel. Please contact your attorney with questions. If you prefer, you may contact the Alabama State Bar for assistance in finding an attorney to help you.

The USBA does not provide case information. Official case records are maintained by the Clerk of Court. For case information, please call the Clerk of Court at:

Birmingham (Southern Division) - (205) 714-4000, ext. 0.
Decatur (Northern Division) - (256) 584-7900
Tuscaloosa (Western Division) - (205) 561-1600
Anniston (Eastern Division) - (256) 741-1500

Are you trying to get a better understanding of bankruptcy and the federal rules governing bankruptcy cases? If so, please review the Bankruptcy Basics Guide:

Bankruptcy Basics - For Cases Filed on or after October 17, 2005 (pdf)

Bankruptcy Basics - For Cases Filed before October 17, 2005 (pdf)

Chapter 11 Quarterly Fees:
As of April 1, 2002, a quarterly fee will be imposed on Chapter 11 Debtors as required by federal law. See 28 U.S.C. §1930(a)(6). The first fees will be due and payable at the end of this quarter (i.e. June 30, 2002). The quarterly fee will apply to all new cases filed on or after April 1, 2002. It will NOT apply to cases filed before that date. Effective January 1, 2008, the quarterly fee schedule was amended. A copy of the new schedule (.pdf format) is available here. Fees under the new schedule are first due from chapter 11 debtors to the United States Bankruptcy Court by the end of April 2008.

Questions or Comments? Write to: Cain_Payton@alnba.uscourts.gov

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	The U.S. Bankruptcy Administrator Program (USBA) is an agency of the Judiciary, the third branch of the federal government. The USBA oversees the administration of bankruptcy cases and private trustees, and monitors the transactions and conduct of parties in bankruptcy. Separate and distinct from the federal bankruptcy courts, the USBA and its attorneys regularly appear before the U.S. Bankruptcy Courts on all aspects of bankruptcy matters for the purpose of assisting the Courts in insuring that bankruptcy cases are administered properly, and in conformance with applicable laws and procedures. Additionally, the USBA works in coordination with other government agencies, including the Department of Justice, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Internal Revenue Service, to identify and investigate bankruptcy fraud and abuse. By law, the USBA and its personnel are not allowed to offer legal advice or counsel. Please contact your attorney with questions. If you prefer, you may contact the Alabama State Bar for assistance in finding an attorney to help you. The USBA does not provide case information. Official case records are maintained by the Clerk of Court. For case information, please call the Clerk of Court at: Birmingham (Southern Division) - (205) 714-4000, ext. 0. Decatur (Northern Division) - (256) 584-7900 Tuscaloosa (Western Division) - (205) 561-1600 Anniston (Eastern Division) - (256) 741-1500 Are you trying to get a better understanding of bankruptcy and the federal rules governing bankruptcy cases? If so, please review the Bankruptcy Basics Guide: Bankruptcy Basics - For Cases Filed on or after October 17, 2005 (pdf) Bankruptcy Basics - For Cases Filed before October 17, 2005 (pdf) Chapter 11 Quarterly Fees: As of April 1, 2002, a quarterly fee will be imposed on Chapter 11 Debtors as required by federal law. See 28 U.S.C. §1930(a)(6). The first fees will be due and payable at the end of this quarter (i.e. June 30, 2002). The quarterly fee will apply to all new cases filed on or after April 1, 2002. It will NOT apply to cases filed before that date. Effective January 1, 2008, the quarterly fee schedule was amended. A copy of the new schedule (.pdf format) is available here. Fees under the new schedule are first due from chapter 11 debtors to the United States Bankruptcy Court by the end of April 2008. Questions or Comments? Write to: Cain_Payton@alnba.uscourts.gov © 2006: United States Bankruptcy Administrator, Northern District of Alabama - All Rights Reserved