Type:
Common FAQ
Answer:
"General bankruptcy case files are retained by the court for a 15-year interval. Presently, most of
the 1970-1995 bankruptcy case files have been destroyed in accordance with their approved
records disposition authority (N1-578-11-001, in accordance with 44 USC ยง 3303).
National Archives can be reached at 1-866-272-6272.
The Federal Records Centers can be reached via email at: frc@nara.gov. "
