27,826
Total Ch.13 Filings
76.7%
Avg Dismissal Rate
3
Federal Districts
418
Est. 1328(f) Violations
Louisiana is served by 3 federal bankruptcy districts. Between fiscal years 2020 and 2024, 27,826 Chapter 13 cases were filed statewide, with a weighted average dismissal rate of 76.7% -- compared to the national average of 75.6%.
District-by-District Breakdown
| District | Filed | Dismiss % | Prior % | Pro Se % | Est. Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W.D. La. | 19,329 | 78.3% | 35.3% | 1.2% | 313 |
| E.D. La. | 6,571 | 71.2% | 23.3% | 6.3% | 84 |
| M.D. La. | 1,926 | 79.8% | 28.5% | 14.2% | 21 |
Related Resources
- Dismissal Rate Data -- compare all 94 districts
- Discharge Eligibility Screener -- check 1328(f) discharge eligibility
- Exemptions by State -- Louisiana bankruptcy exemptions
- All OBP News & Analysis
Methodology: Data sourced from the Federal Judicial Center Integrated Database (FJC IDB), covering Chapter 13 cases filed in federal fiscal years 2020-2024. Weighted averages are calculated using filing volume as weights. This analysis was conducted by the Open Bankruptcy Project Research Team.