Jackson Parish Bankruptcy Records
Jackson Parish bankruptcy records are filed with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Louisiana and are available to the public through PACER, the federal court system, and the Jackson Parish Clerk of Court in Jonesboro. Searching these records can help you find case status, discharge information, and other key details tied to a specific debtor or case number.
Jackson Parish Quick Facts
Federal Bankruptcy Court for Jackson Parish
Jackson Parish falls under the Monroe Division of the Western District of Louisiana for bankruptcy purposes. The Monroe Division does not maintain a staffed clerk's office. All bankruptcy cases for Jackson Parish must be filed in person or by mail at the Shreveport courthouse, which serves as the filing location for this division. If you want to file or retrieve documents, you go to Tom Stagg U.S. Courthouse.
The mailing and in-person address for bankruptcy filings is 300 Fannin Street, Suite 2201, Shreveport, LA 71101. The phone number is (318) 676-4267. Even though the court handles Monroe Division cases from Shreveport, any case filed for a Jackson Parish debtor will carry a Western District docket number and can be searched through the federal PACER system.
Chapter 7 filings carry a fee of $338. Chapter 13 cases cost $313 to file. Chapter 11 business reorganizations require $1,738. These fees are set by 28 U.S.C. § 1930 and apply uniformly across all divisions of the Western District. Fee waivers may be available to debtors whose income falls below 150% of the federal poverty line.
| Filing Office | Tom Stagg U.S. Courthouse, 300 Fannin St, Suite 2201, Shreveport LA 71101 |
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| Phone | (318) 676-4267 |
| Website | U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Louisiana |
The Western District court's website has case search tools, local rules, and forms. You can view it at the link above. The court also provides access to CM/ECF for attorneys who file electronically.
The Western District court site lets you look up local rules, check filing requirements, and find forms. Attorneys and self-represented debtors can both find useful guidance here before filing a Jackson Parish bankruptcy case.
Searching Jackson Parish Bankruptcy Records Online
PACER, which stands for Public Access to Court Electronic Records, is the main federal system for searching bankruptcy case data. You can find Jackson Parish bankruptcy records there by searching debtor name, case number, or Social Security number (last four digits). PACER charges $0.10 per page to access most documents. However, the fee is waived if your total quarterly charges are under $30.
The PACER Case Locator at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/find-a-case lets you search across all federal districts at once. This is useful if you do not know which district a case was filed in. Once you locate a case, you can pull up the full docket from within PACER for the Western District of Louisiana.
Under 11 U.S.C. § 107, bankruptcy records are public by default. Most documents in a case file can be viewed by anyone who registers for PACER. Some sensitive information, such as Social Security numbers and financial account details, must be redacted under Fed. R. Bankr. P. 9037 before documents are filed.
You can also call the McVCIS voice system at 1-866-222-8029 to get basic case information without logging into PACER. This line operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and provides up to five records per call. It gives case status, filing date, chapter type, and discharge information. It won't give you documents, but it's a fast way to check if a case exists.
Jackson Parish Clerk of Court
The Jackson Parish Clerk of Court in Jonesboro handles state-level records including civil court filings, property transfers, mortgage records, and other local court documents. The clerk does not hold federal bankruptcy records, but related matters such as liens, judgments, and real estate transfers connected to a bankruptcy case may appear in the clerk's files.
Laura Humble Culpepper serves as the Clerk of Court for Jackson Parish. The office is located at 500 East Court Street, Courthouse Building, Room 103, Jonesboro, LA 71251. You can also reach the office by mail at P.O. Box 730, Jonesboro, LA 71251. The phone number is (318) 259-2424.
The Jackson Parish Clerk's website at jacksonparishclerk.org provides access to court records and basic office information. You can check there for local filing options, fees, and hours before visiting the courthouse in Jonesboro.
Copy fees at the clerk's office run $0.50 per page for standard copies. Certified copies cost $11. A record search fee of $32 applies if you ask staff to conduct a manual search of the records. These fees follow standard Louisiana clerk rates and are set at the state level.
The clerk's office also participates in ClerkConnect, Louisiana's statewide online portal for court records. Through ClerkConnect at clerkconnect.com, you can search Jackson Parish state court records remotely. This system does not include federal bankruptcy cases but does cover civil suits, conveyances, and other filings handled at the parish level.
ClerkConnect gives remote access to many Jackson Parish court records. It's a good starting point if you want to find civil judgments, property records, or other state-court filings without a trip to the Jonesboro courthouse.
Types of Bankruptcy Cases Filed in Jackson Parish
Individuals and businesses in Jackson Parish file several types of bankruptcy. Chapter 7 is the most common. It is a liquidation case where a trustee reviews non-exempt assets and the debtor may receive a discharge of most unsecured debts. The filing fee is $338. Most Chapter 7 cases for individuals are no-asset cases, meaning there is nothing to liquidate.
Chapter 13 allows individuals with regular income to pay back some or all of their debts over a three- to five-year repayment plan. The filing fee is $313. Chapter 13 is often used when someone wants to save a home from foreclosure or catch up on car payments. The plan must be confirmed by the bankruptcy judge assigned to the Western District.
Chapter 11 is mainly for businesses but some individuals with very high debt levels also use it. The filing fee of $1,738 reflects the complexity of these cases. Chapter 12 covers family farmers and fishermen and carries a $278 fee. All chapter types require the debtor to complete credit counseling from an approved agency within 180 days before filing, per federal law.
All bankruptcy filings are governed by federal law under Title 11 of the United States Code. The Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure control how cases are administered. Fed. R. Bankr. P. 5003 requires the clerk to maintain a docket for every case, which becomes the public record that PACER users can search.
- Chapter 7: $338 filing fee, liquidation, discharge of unsecured debts
- Chapter 13: $313 filing fee, repayment plan over 3-5 years
- Chapter 11: $1,738 filing fee, reorganization for businesses
- Chapter 12: $278 filing fee, for family farmers and fishermen
What Jackson Parish Bankruptcy Records Contain
A bankruptcy case file contains a lot of detail about the debtor's financial situation. The petition itself lists the debtor's name, address, chapter type, and the date of filing. The schedules attached to the petition break down assets, liabilities, income, and expenses. These documents become public under 11 U.S.C. § 107 unless the court orders them sealed.
The docket sheet tracks every event in the case: filings, hearings, orders, and the final discharge or dismissal. You can view the docket on PACER. Most documents are attached to docket entries and can be downloaded for $0.10 per page. The first page of any document is free to view to confirm it's the right one before you pay.
Private information is protected under Fed. R. Bankr. P. 9037. Filers must redact Social Security numbers to the last four digits, birth years to the year only, financial account numbers to the last four digits, and the names of minor children to initials only. If a document is filed without proper redaction, the court may restrict access to protect the debtor.
Nearby Parishes
Jackson Parish borders several other north Louisiana parishes. Each handles its own state-level records through its clerk of court, and federal bankruptcy cases in these parishes also go through the Western District.