Wailuku Bankruptcy Records Lookup

Wailuku bankruptcy records are federal court files held by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Hawaii. Every person and business in Wailuku files through that one court in Honolulu, even though the town sits on Maui. As the Maui County seat, Wailuku is home to Hoapili Hale, the Second Circuit state court, but bankruptcy is not heard there. To search Wailuku bankruptcy records you can use PACER from any computer, check public terminals at the Honolulu Clerk's Office, or ask the clerk for copies by email or mail.

Where Wailuku Residents File Bankruptcy

Wailuku sits on Maui, but bankruptcy is federal. All Wailuku bankruptcy records start at the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Hawaii. The Clerk's Office is at 1132 Bishop Street, Suite 250, Honolulu, HI 96813. The main phone line is (808) 522-8100. The court takes Chapter 7, Chapter 11, Chapter 12, and Chapter 13 cases from Wailuku and every other town across the state. There is no satellite office on Maui. Filings move by mail, courier, or through the CM/ECF e-filing system. Most filers use a lawyer who e-files the petition the same day.

Bankruptcy jurisdiction rests in federal court under Article I of the U.S. Constitution. The Bankruptcy Code sits in Title 11 of the United States Code. Local rules for the District of Hawaii fill in the day-to-day steps. The court site at hib.uscourts.gov walks through what a Wailuku debtor needs before filing. Read the intro at hib.uscourts.gov/understanding-bankruptcy for a plain-language guide.

Closest State Court in Wailuku

Hoapili Hale is the Second Circuit Court. It sits right in Wailuku, at 2145 Main Street. The court serves all of Maui County, which covers Kahului, Kihei, and the islands of Molokai and Lanai. Wailuku residents use it for state civil cases, family court, probate, foreclosure, and criminal matters. Although bankruptcy is not heard here, liens, judgments, and divorce files tied to a Wailuku bankruptcy case often start at Hoapili Hale.

Wailuku residents can use the two public access terminals at Hoapili Hale to pull state court files. State files are not the same as federal bankruptcy files. For Wailuku bankruptcy records, you still need PACER or the Honolulu federal clerk. For a brief civic overview of the town and the services near Hoapili Hale, see the Maui County site at mauicounty.gov.

The page shows the town's place as the Maui County seat, with listings of key offices and services Wailuku residents use while handling filings and bankruptcy records chores.

How to Search Wailuku Bankruptcy Records

The fastest way to pull Wailuku bankruptcy records is PACER. PACER is the Public Access to Court Electronic Records. It is a national index run by the federal judiciary. You can search by party name, case number, or filing date. Every Hawaii bankruptcy case filed on or after January 1, 1998 shows up on PACER. Older Wailuku cases may be stored at the San Francisco Federal Records Center. Call the Clerk's Office first to get the Box, Location, and Transfer numbers for those old files.

To sign up for PACER, go to pacer.gov. Sign up is free. You can give a credit card for same-day access or wait about a week for a mailed login. PACER charges $0.10 per page with a $3.00 cap per document. The Case Locator tool runs a national search. It is handy when a Wailuku filer has moved to or from another state.

For a free option, call McVCIS, the Multi-Court Voice Case Information System. Key in the debtor's last name or the case number. The recording reads back the basic case info at no charge. The PACER guide for the District of Hawaii is at hib.uscourts.gov/pacer.

For Hawaii state court files that can overlap with a Wailuku bankruptcy record, try eCourt Kokua. Case ID format uses a 12-character code. The first digit is the circuit. Wailuku uses "2" for the Second Circuit. Search eCourt Kokua at courts.state.hi.us. State law HRS Chapter 92F, the Uniform Information Practices Act, sets the rules for access to state records.

The court's main page is the best starting point for Wailuku bankruptcy records since every Maui filing moves through it. Visit hib.uscourts.gov for the full menu of services.

Filing Fees and Chapters for Wailuku Cases

Fees for Wailuku bankruptcy records line up with the federal schedule used across the District of Hawaii. Each chapter carries its own total. The court only takes money orders, cashier's checks, and online pay.gov payments. Personal checks and cash are not taken.

• Chapter 7: $338 total
• Chapter 11: $1,738 total
• Chapter 12: $278 total (for family farmers and fishermen)
• Chapter 13: $313 total

Chapter 7 is the most common choice. It is a liquidation. The trustee may sell non-exempt property to pay creditors. Most unsecured debts get discharged. Chapter 13 lets a Wailuku wage earner keep property while paying debts over 3 to 5 years. Chapter 12 can help a Maui family farm hit by bad weather or market swings. Chapter 11 is rare for individuals and is used by most businesses in reorganization. Fee waivers exist under 28 U.S.C. § 1930(f) if income is below 150% of the federal poverty line. File Official Form 103B to ask for a waiver. See hib.uscourts.gov/filing-fees for the latest fees.

Chapter 7 steps live at hib.uscourts.gov/chapter-7-filing-requirements. Chapter 13 steps live at hib.uscourts.gov/chapter-13-filing-requirements.

341 Meetings and Hearings for Wailuku Filers

Every Wailuku bankruptcy case includes a meeting of creditors. People call it the "341 meeting" because section 341 of the Bankruptcy Code requires it. Since 2022, most 341 meetings in Hawaii take place over Zoom. That is a big help for Wailuku filers because it means no flight to Honolulu. The Zoom ID for general hearings is 161 789 3766 and the passcode is 1132. Toll-free dial-in is (833) 568-8864.

Bankruptcy Rule 2003 sets the timing. Chapter 7 meetings run 21 to 40 days after the petition. Chapter 13 meetings run 21 to 50 days after filing. A Wailuku debtor must mail photo ID and proof of Social Security number to the trustee at least 7 days before the meeting. A driver's license, state ID card, military ID, resident alien card, or passport works. The trustees who handle Hawaii cases include Dane Field, Nima Ghazvini, Elizabeth Kane, and Richard Yanagi.

Hearings before the judge may also take place by Zoom. Trials and evidentiary hearings are in person unless the judge orders otherwise. Full 341 info is at hib.uscourts.gov/meeting-creditors. The court calendar is at hib.uscourts.gov/court-calendars.

Getting Copies of Wailuku Bankruptcy Records

You can ask the Honolulu Clerk's Office for plain or certified copies of any Wailuku bankruptcy records. Send the request by email to copies@hib.uscourts.gov, by phone to (808) 522-8100, or by mail to 1132 Bishop Street, Suite 250, Honolulu, HI 96813. Per-page copy fees apply. Certified copies carry the court seal and cost more. The clerk sends an invoice first. Pay by money order, cashier's check, or certified check.

A debtor can ask for a scanned PDF copy of a document in their own case at no charge. The limit is two documents per request. Email the request from the debtor's own address and list the case number, case title, and the document name. For state court copies tied to a Wailuku filer, the Legal Documents Branch at Hoapili Hale charges $1.00 per page. Those are state records, not bankruptcy records.

The copy request process is spelled out at hib.uscourts.gov/copies-documents. For cases filed before 1998, contact the Clerk's Office first for transfer data so the San Francisco Federal Records Center can pull the paper file.

Wailuku is in Maui County

Wailuku sits in Maui County. All local state court matters run through Hoapili Hale. For the county-wide view of filings, clerks, and resources, see the Maui County bankruptcy records page.

Nearby Cities With Bankruptcy Records Pages

Other Hawaii cities use the same federal court for their own bankruptcy records. Pick one for local court and clerk details.