Lincoln County Bankruptcy Records

Lincoln County bankruptcy records are filed through the Eugene Division of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court. This coastal Oregon county is part of the 17th Judicial District and has a moderate level of filing activity. Case numbers for Lincoln County start with 6, 7, or 8. Searching for these records is done through the federal court system, not the local circuit court. This page explains how to look up Lincoln County bankruptcy filings, what the recent numbers show, and what local court resources are available for records research.

Lincoln County Bankruptcy Filing Numbers

Lincoln County had 81 bankruptcy filings in 2025. January 2026 brought 5 new cases. February 2026 had 13, which was a sharp jump. That February figure was a 333% increase over the same month in the prior year. It is too soon to tell if this spike marks a trend or is just a one-month bump.

All Lincoln County cases go to the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Oregon in Eugene. The office is at 405 East 8th Avenue, Suite 2600. You can call 541-431-4000 for case inquiries. The Eugene Division handles Lincoln County along with many other western Oregon counties.

Note: The sharp rise in Lincoln County filings in February 2026 is worth watching in the months ahead.

Searching Lincoln Bankruptcy Records

To search for Lincoln County bankruptcy records, use PACER. This is the federal court records database. You can search by name or case number. An account is free to create. There are small fees per page, but the court waives them for users who stay under a quarterly cap.

Lincoln County case numbers begin with 6, 7, or 8. These tie the case to the Eugene Division. When you pull up a case in PACER, you can view the full file. That includes the petition, debt schedules, payment plans, and discharge orders. Most files are stored as PDFs.

One thing to keep in mind is that records filed before December 2003 may not appear on PACER. Older Lincoln County cases from before that date might require a different approach. Archival records for federal cases in this part of Oregon are stored at the NARA facility in Seattle. If you need a case from before 2003, that is where to look.

Lincoln County Circuit Court

The Lincoln County Circuit Court is part of the 17th Judicial District. Three elected judges serve the court: Bachart, Buckley, and Benjamin. A pro-tem judge, Allison, also handles cases. The courthouse was built in 1954. The administrative offices are on the second floor. Courtrooms sit on the third floor. A security checkpoint is required for entry.

The circuit court uses the OJCIN/eCourt system. This gives online access to many state court records. But it does not include federal bankruptcy filings. Lincoln County circuit court records cover civil, criminal, and family matters at the state level. If you need to cross-check a bankruptcy case with local court activity, the eCourt system is the place to look for the state side.

The Lincoln County Circuit Court page provides judge listings, court hours, and contact information.

This site covers state court operations in Lincoln County, which are separate from the federal bankruptcy system.

Lincoln County Court Records Access

Certified copies of Lincoln County court documents cost $11 per document. Mail requests run $0.50 per page. These fees apply to state circuit court records, not federal bankruptcy records. If you need a copy of a state filing for use alongside a bankruptcy case, these are the costs to expect.

The Oregon Judicial Department's online records search provides free basic case data for Lincoln County circuit court cases. It covers state court records only and can be a helpful supplement when researching matters that touch both state and federal systems.

The Lincoln County circuit court records page shows what documents can be accessed and how to request copies.

Use these resources to obtain state court documents that may relate to a Lincoln County bankruptcy case.

Note: Certified copies of Lincoln County court documents must be paid for at the rates set by the court.

Lincoln County Bankruptcy and Federal Law

Lincoln County bankruptcy filings follow the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. This is the same set of laws that governs every bankruptcy case in the country. The local rules of the Oregon Bankruptcy Court add district-level procedures. Both apply to Lincoln County cases.

The main types of filings you will find in Lincoln County records include:

• Chapter 7 cases for debt discharge
• Chapter 13 cases for structured repayment
• Chapter 11 cases for business reorganization
• Cases that convert from one chapter to another during the process

Each filing creates a set of public records in the federal system. These stay searchable for years after the case closes. Anyone with a PACER account can look them up.

Lincoln County Bankruptcy Records Access

The Oregon Bankruptcy Court case information page explains every method for obtaining records from Lincoln County filings. You can use PACER online, call VCIS for free, email the court, or visit in person. Each option has its own costs and turnaround times. Email requests for discharge orders and petitions are processed within two business days at no charge.

The court provides multiple channels for Lincoln County bankruptcy records access.

Start with PACER for the fastest results when searching Lincoln County bankruptcy records.

Lincoln County Bankruptcy Case Filings

The Oregon Bankruptcy Court publishes a county-level report that breaks down filings by location.

This report shows Lincoln County's filing activity alongside every other county in Oregon.

With 81 filings in 2025, Lincoln County falls in the middle range for the state. The February 2026 spike is notable. If filings continue at that pace, Lincoln County could see a higher annual total than in recent years. The court's county report page is the best place to track this data over time.

Legal Resources for Lincoln County

The Oregon State Bar offers a page that explains bankruptcy basics in plain terms. It also provides a lawyer referral service. Lincoln County residents can use it to find an attorney who handles cases in the Eugene Division.

Because Lincoln County is on the coast, many residents work with attorneys in Newport, Corvallis, or Eugene. Most of the legal work can be done by phone or video. Hearings take place at the Eugene courthouse, which may require some travel from the coast.

Nearby Counties

Lincoln County sits along the Oregon coast. Benton County is to the east. Lane County is to the south. Polk County is to the northeast. Tillamook County lies to the north. Each of these files through either the Eugene or Portland division. Check the debtor's address at the time of filing to confirm which county the case falls under.