Makakilo Bankruptcy Records Lookup

Makakilo rises on the slopes above the Kapolei plain in Honolulu County. Every Makakilo bankruptcy records case goes through one court. The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Hawaii in Honolulu holds them all. You can search Makakilo bankruptcy records online through PACER, review files at public terminals in the Clerk's Office, or ask for plain or certified copies by email and mail. This page walks through the main search tools and local court info Makakilo filers need to know.

Where Makakilo Residents File Bankruptcy

Makakilo bankruptcy records are federal. Every Makakilo case files with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Hawaii. The clerk is at 1132 Bishop Street, Suite 250, Honolulu, HI 96813. The phone number is (808) 522-8100. A single court takes every Hawaii case. There is no branch on the west side of Oahu or in Makakilo itself. Filers drive east on H-1 to reach downtown. Most cases now go through the court's CM/ECF electronic filing system.

Bankruptcy law is federal, not state. Congress wrote the Bankruptcy Code and placed it in Title 11 of the United States Code. Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution gives that power. Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure control case flow. Local Bankruptcy Rules for Hawaii add the district-level steps. A plain-language overview sits at hib.uscourts.gov/understanding-bankruptcy. Start there if this is your first Makakilo search.

The court's main site is hib.uscourts.gov.

State Court Near Makakilo

Makakilo's closest state courthouse is right next door in Kapolei. The Kapolei Judiciary Complex hosts the Waianae District Court and a Family Court branch. State court matters like small claims, traffic, protective orders, and family cases may show up there. Bankruptcy itself does not.

eCourt Kokua holds state court records. You can open the portal at courts.state.hi.us. It covers District, Circuit, Family (Adult) Court, Land, Tax Appeal, and appellate cases. It does not cover federal bankruptcy.

How to Search Makakilo Bankruptcy Records

PACER is the fastest way to pull Makakilo bankruptcy records. PACER stands for Public Access to Court Electronic Records. It is a national federal index. Search by party name, case number, or filing date. Cases filed in Hawaii on or after January 1, 1998 appear.

Start on the court's main page. It links out to every Makakilo search tool:

The court homepage is at hib.uscourts.gov. Click Case Locator to reach PACER. Register free at pacer.gov. Fees run $0.10 per page with a $3 cap per document.

For hearing dates and 341 meeting Zoom info, check the court calendar:

The full calendar is at hib.uscourts.gov/court-calendars. Recording or broadcasting a remote session is banned. Email calendar@hib.uscourts.gov for any hearing question on a Makakilo case.

Filing Fees for Makakilo Bankruptcy Cases

Each chapter costs a set fee. The court updates the list from time to time.

Current filing fees for Makakilo bankruptcy records cases:

• Chapter 7: $338 total
• Chapter 11: $1,738 total
• Chapter 12: $278 total
• Chapter 13: $313 total

Pay by money order, cashier's check, or pay.gov online. Cash and personal checks are not taken. Under 28 U.S.C. § 1930(f), a Makakilo Chapter 7 debtor below 150% of the federal poverty line can ask for a full waiver. Use Official Form 103B. Chapter 7 filers may also pay in installments, with the last payment due within 120 days. Chapter 12 and 13 filers must pay the last installment within 14 days. Chapter 11 installment requests almost never succeed. See hib.uscourts.gov/filing-fees for the latest list. The Chapter 7 requirements page is at hib.uscourts.gov/chapter-7-filing-requirements. Chapter 13 details live at hib.uscourts.gov/chapter-13-filing-requirements.

341 Meetings for Makakilo Debtors

A Makakilo case includes a meeting of creditors. People call it the 341 meeting. The name comes from section 341 of the Bankruptcy Code. The trustee runs the meeting. The debtor answers under oath. Joint debtors must both attend. Creditors can come but rarely do. Most Hawaii 341 meetings run on Zoom now, so a Makakilo filer can join from home.

The Zoom meeting ID is 161 789 3766 and the passcode is 1132. A toll-free line sits at (833) 568-8864. Under Bankruptcy Rule 2003, Chapter 7 meetings run 21 to 40 days after the petition. Chapter 13 meetings run 21 to 50 days after filing. The debtor must send photo ID and proof of Social Security number to the trustee 7 days before the meeting. A driver's license, state ID card, military ID, resident alien card, or passport all work. Full 341 meeting info sits at hib.uscourts.gov/meeting-creditors.

Getting Copies of Makakilo Bankruptcy Records

The Clerk's Office sends plain or certified copies of Makakilo bankruptcy records on request. Email copies@hib.uscourts.gov. Call (808) 522-8100. Or mail a note to 1132 Bishop Street, Suite 250, Honolulu, HI 96813. Per-page fees apply. Certified copies bear the court seal and cost more. The clerk sends an invoice first. Send payment by money order, cashier's check, or certified check. Cash and personal checks are not taken.

A Makakilo debtor may ask for a free scanned PDF of their own case documents, up to two per request. Email from the debtor's own address. List case number, case title, and each file name. Paper copies still come with a per-page fee. Certified copies for banks, title firms, or other federal courts use Form 2650 and take extra time to process.

The full copy page sits at hib.uscourts.gov/copies-documents. For Makakilo cases filed before 1998, the paper files may be at the San Francisco Federal Records Center. Call the Clerk's Office first to get the Box, Location, and Transfer numbers needed to order those older files.

Honolulu County Bankruptcy Records

Makakilo is part of Honolulu County. For more on the First Circuit and full county info, head to the Honolulu County page.

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Nearby Cities

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