Red River Parish Bankruptcy Records
Red River Parish bankruptcy records are filed with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Louisiana, Shreveport Division. You can search these records online through PACER or request documents directly from the federal court.
Red River Parish Quick Facts
Federal Bankruptcy Court for Red River Parish
All bankruptcy cases in Red River Parish go through the Western District of Louisiana, Shreveport Division. The court handles Chapter 7, Chapter 13, Chapter 11, and Chapter 12 filings for individuals and businesses in the parish. The Shreveport courthouse is the place to file, get certified copies, and ask questions about active or closed cases.
The Western District court sits at 300 Fannin Street in Shreveport. Staff are available to help filers and members of the public who need to look up case information or get copies of court documents. Attorneys who file cases in this district do so through the CM/ECF electronic filing system. Pro se debtors (those without a lawyer) file their papers in person at the clerk's window.
| Address | 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 court's website at lawb.uscourts.gov has local rules, forms, and general information about filing. You can also find a full list of filing fees there. Current fees are set under 28 U.S.C. § 1930: Chapter 7 costs $338, Chapter 13 is $313, Chapter 11 runs $1,738, and Chapter 12 is $278.
The court keeps a searchable index of all cases filed in the Western District. You can look up Red River Parish bankruptcy records by debtor name, case number, or Social Security number using the PACER system. Most case records are public under 11 U.S.C. § 107, though certain personal information is sealed or redacted under Fed. R. Bankr. P. 9037.
The Western District court site from lawb.uscourts.gov is shown below.
The court's main page lists forms, local rules, court calendars, and links to the CM/ECF and PACER systems. It is the starting point for any Red River Parish bankruptcy records search at the federal level.
How to Search Red River Parish Bankruptcy Records
PACER (Public Access to Court Electronic Records) is the main tool for searching federal bankruptcy case data. Any Red River Parish case filed in the Western District will show up in PACER. You can search by name or case number and view dockets, filed documents, and court orders. Most documents cost $0.10 per page to access, but there is no charge if your total bill for a quarter stays under $30.
To get started, create a free account at pacer.uscourts.gov. Once logged in, use the Case Locator at pacer.uscourts.gov/find-a-case to search across all federal courts. You can narrow results to the Western District of Louisiana if you know where a case was filed. The PACER home page is shown below.
PACER gives you access to dockets, creditor matrices, discharge orders, and other documents filed in the case. Most records are available going back many years. Older cases that predate electronic filing may require a direct request to the clerk's office.
If you don't want to use a computer, you can call the McVCIS automated line at 1-866-222-8029. It runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and lets you search for case information by debtor name or case number using your phone keypad. This is a good option if you just need to confirm whether a case was filed and want basic status information.
For copies of specific documents, you can visit the Shreveport courthouse in person or submit a written request by mail. The cost for paper copies from the federal court is $0.50 per page for standard copies and $11 for a certified copy. Requests sent by mail should include the case number, a list of the documents you need, and a check or money order for the expected cost.
Red River Parish Clerk of Court
The Red River Parish Clerk of Court handles local civil and property records but does not maintain bankruptcy case files. Federal bankruptcy cases are kept exclusively by the Western District court in Shreveport. Still, the parish clerk's office can be a useful resource if you need supporting documents such as property records, judgments, or mortgage filings that may be relevant to a bankruptcy case.
Clerk Stuart Shaw runs the Red River Parish Clerk of Court office in Coushatta. The office is at 615 East Carrol Street, with a mailing address of P.O. Box 485, Coushatta LA 71019. You can reach the office by phone at (318) 932-6741 or by fax at (318) 932-3126.
| Address | 615 East Carrol Street, Coushatta LA 71019 |
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| Phone | (318) 932-6741 |
| Website | redriverclerk.com (may be unavailable) |
If you need to verify whether a lien or judgment appears in local records alongside a bankruptcy case, the parish clerk's office is a good place to check. Staff can help you find documents by name or instrument number. Call ahead to confirm hours and any fees for document copies.
What Bankruptcy Records Contain
A bankruptcy case file includes the petition, schedules of assets and debts, the statement of financial affairs, and any amendments filed during the case. You will also find creditor lists, proofs of claim, court orders, and the discharge or dismissal order. These records are part of the official court docket maintained by the Western District clerk's office under Fed. R. Bankr. P. 5003.
Some personal data is removed from public records. Social Security numbers are shown in partial form only. Bank account numbers, names of minor children, and certain medical information may be redacted under Fed. R. Bankr. P. 9037. For the most part, though, Red River Parish bankruptcy records are open to the public and available through PACER without needing to show a reason for the request.
Businesses that file for bankruptcy have their records publicly listed as well. Chapter 11 business reorganization cases can be large files with hundreds of docket entries. If you are researching a company that operates in Red River Parish, a PACER search will show you whether any reorganization or liquidation case was filed and what the outcome was.
The Western District court also offers general guidance for people who want to file or who have questions about the process. Their FAQ page at lawb.uscourts.gov/faqs covers common topics like how to get a discharge, what happens at the 341 meeting, and how to reopen a closed case. Forms used in Western District cases are at lawb.uscourts.gov/forms.
Cities in Red River Parish
Red River Parish has no cities with dedicated pages on this site. Coushatta is the parish seat and largest community. For bankruptcy filings, all residents use the Western District courthouse in Shreveport regardless of which community they live in.
Nearby Parishes
Red River Parish borders several other parishes in northwest Louisiana, all of which are also served by the Western District of Louisiana for bankruptcy purposes.