Unclaimed funds are monies deposited with the court by a case trustee pursuant to 11 U.S.C. §347. Unclaimed funds may arise out of a variety of circumstances but are often due to faulty address information which prevented delivery of the funds to the party entitled to them.

Searching Unclaimed Funds

To search unclaimed funds, use the Unclaimed Funds Locator . Select TNWB Tennessee Western Bankruptcy from the dropdown list and enter the applicable search criteria. If you need additional information, you may contact the clerk's office at (901)328-3500.

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There are some variations in the remaining documentation required based on whether the claimant is an owner of record, a successor in interest, or a representative claimant. Before filing a petition for unclaimed funds, please refer to the appropriate instructions and forms below:

Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2041, any claimant entitled to any unclaimed funds held by the court may, on petition to the court and upon notice to the United States Attorney and full proof of right thereto, obtain an order directing payment to the claimant. A petition requesting unclaimed funds may be filed by the owner of record, a successor in interest, or a representative claimant.

For further information, contact the Clerk's Office at 901-328-3500 and speak to someone in the Financial Department.