Arizona Bankruptcy Courts - Yuma Division
The Arizona Bankruptcy Court for the Yuma Division established a standing order regarding inquires: "The
Clerk's Office is prohibited by federal statute from providing legal advice. If you have any questions on how a
bankruptcy filing affects enforcement of an eviction proceeding or other legal matters, please contact your
local county sheriff's department or your legal advisor."
| Arizona District |
Total |
Ch 7 |
Ch 11 |
Ch 12 |
Ch 13 |
| Statewide |
31,712 |
25,247 |
273 |
5 |
6,186 |
The Yuma Division jurisdiction covers the counties of Mohave, La Paz, and Yuma County. In general, a domicile
within the county - used as a primary residence - is sufficient for jurisdiction. US citizenship is not
required. State citizenship is not required. A debtor who does not live within the borders of the United states
but does own property or operate a business within the state may file after 180 days.
The Yuma Division provides examples of petitions, schedules, forms, local rules and official instructions
that may be useful when filing. Be aware that instructions provided are general, and are not a substitutive for
legal advice which may provided by a qualified attorney. The Code prohibits judges, clerks and personnel to provide
debtors with information that may be construed as legal counsel. This provision applies
equally to debtors, creditors, and parties in interest. Individual filing pro se may call trustees and
inquire about case status. Trustee offices generally explain the basis of all objections filed.
To contact the court, see: Arizona Bankruptcy court for the Yuma Division of
Arizona.
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