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
3
Federal District(s)
55,986
Discharges Granted

Districts in Louisiana

DistrictCases FiledDismissal RatePrior FilersPrior Discharge RateScreening 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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