Louisiana Bankruptcy Statistics

Chapter 13 data from the FJC Integrated Database, FY 2008-2024. All figures derived from public federal court records.

150,424

Ch.13 Cases Filed

55.9%

Dismissal Rate

46,476

Prior Filers

35.2%

Prior Filer Discharge Rate

Federal District(s)

55,986

Discharges Granted

Districts in Louisiana

District	Cases Filed	Dismissal Rate	Prior Filers	Prior Discharge Rate	Screening Status
W.D. La.	109,994	56.3%	36,577	36.7%	Screen this district
E.D. La.	29,170	52.8%	6,749	31.0%	Screen this district
M.D. La.	11,260	59.9%	3,150	25.9%	Screen this district

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