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The Voice Case Information System allows you to dial into the bankruptcy court's computer from any touchtone telephone and hear case information about a bankruptcy case or adversary proceeding

Bankruptcy Terminology

adversary proceeding: A lawsuit arising in or related to a bankruptcy case that is commenced by filing a complaint with the court. filed in the Northern District of Texas. The information reported is the most current available since it is retrieved from the court's live database.

VCIS is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. There is no charge for this service.

The following search options are available on the VCIS menu:

Search by case number
Search by debtor
Bankruptcy Terminology
debtor: A person who has filed a petition for relief under the bankruptcy laws.
Search by social security number or tax identification number

Once a case is located, the following information is provided:

date filed
debtor's name
voluntary/involuntary filing
bankruptcy case number
debtor's SSN or Tax ID#
case status
presiding judge
deadlines for filing proof of claim
Bankruptcy Terminology
proof of claim: A written statement, filed by a creditor, describing the reason a debtor owes the creditor money. (There is an official form for this purpose.)
availability of assets
disposition of case
date of discharge
Bankruptcy Terminology
discharge: A release of a debtor from personal liability for certain dischargeable debts. (A discharge releases a debtor from personal liability for certain debts known as dischargeable debts (defined below) and prevents the creditors owed those debts from taking any action against the debtor or the debtor's property to collect the debts. The discharge also prohibits creditors from communicating with the debtor regarding the debt, including telephone calls, letters, and personal contact.)
trustee name
debtor's attorney's name & telephone number
case chapter