Access Terrebonne Parish Bankruptcy Records
Terrebonne Parish bankruptcy records are federal case documents filed with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana in New Orleans. These are public records searchable through PACER at pacer.uscourts.gov, free by phone via McVCIS at 1-866-222-8029, or by visiting the New Orleans courthouse at 500 Poydras Street. Residents, creditors, and attorneys can search Terrebonne Parish bankruptcy records to find case filings, docket histories, and discharge orders.
Terrebonne Parish Quick Facts
Federal Bankruptcy Court for Terrebonne Parish
Terrebonne Parish is part of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Louisiana. The court sits at 500 Poydras Street, Suite B-601, New Orleans, LA 70130. Phone is (504) 589-7878. The clerk's office is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Eastern District serves thirteen parishes: Assumption, Jefferson, Lafourche, Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, St. Charles, St. James, St. John the Baptist, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, Terrebonne, and Washington.
All bankruptcy petitions from Terrebonne Parish residents and businesses are filed at or through the New Orleans courthouse. The court's website at laeb.uscourts.gov has local rules, forms, and the ECF electronic filing portal. Attorneys who file regularly in the Eastern District use ECF. Individual filers can mail petitions or file in person at the New Orleans clerk's window. Filing fees must be paid by money order or cashier's check. Personal checks and credit cards are not accepted at the filing window.
McVCIS, the court's automated phone system, is at 1-866-222-8029. It runs all day and night, seven days a week. No account is needed. You can check basic case status on up to five cases per call at no cost. It gives you filing date, case status, and whether a discharge or dismissal order was entered. This is the quickest free check before you dive into a full PACER search.
Visit the Eastern District of Louisiana Bankruptcy Court for local rules, forms, and filing tools for Terrebonne Parish cases.
The Eastern District courthouse in New Orleans processes all Terrebonne Parish bankruptcy petitions and maintains the official docket for every active and closed case.
Terrebonne Parish Clerk of Court
The Terrebonne Parish Clerk of Court in Houma handles civil and property records at the state level. Federal bankruptcy records are not stored here. If you need to check for judgment liens, mortgage records, or state civil cases connected to a bankruptcy, this is the right office. A bankruptcy discharge eliminates personal liability on a debt but does not automatically remove liens recorded on real property. Those liens may remain in the state record until a separate action removes them.
Clerk Theresa Robichaux heads the office. Chief Deputy is Jodi P. Burton. The address is 7856 Main Street, Houma, LA 70360. Mailing address is P.O. Box 1569, Houma, LA 70361. Phone is (985) 868-5660. Fax is (985) 868-5143. The website is at terrebonneclerk.org.
Visit the Terrebonne Parish Clerk of Court
The Terrebonne Parish Clerk office in Houma keeps civil and property records at the state level. These are separate from federal bankruptcy filings held in New Orleans.
| Address | 7856 Main Street, Houma LA 70360 |
|---|---|
| Mailing | P.O. Box 1569, Houma LA 70361 |
| Phone | (985) 868-5660 |
| Fax | (985) 868-5143 |
| Website | terrebonneclerk.org |
Searching Terrebonne Parish Bankruptcy Records on PACER
PACER is the main federal portal for public access to court records. Registration is free at pacer.uscourts.gov. Records cost $0.10 per page. Accounts that accumulate less than $30 in fees per quarter owe nothing, which makes PACER effectively free for most people who check records occasionally. Use the PACER Case Locator and select the Eastern District of Louisiana to find Terrebonne Parish cases. Search by debtor name, Social Security number (last four digits), case number, or filing date range.
A full PACER docket includes every document filed in a case from beginning to end: the petition, schedules, creditor list, trustee reports, court orders, hearing notices, and the final discharge or dismissal order. Under 11 U.S.C. § 107, all of these are public records. Fed. R. Bankr. P. 9037 requires redaction of full Social Security numbers, complete account numbers, and names of minor children. These protections apply uniformly to all Eastern District cases.
Copies cost $0.50 per page. Certified copies are $11 per document. Request copies by mail to 500 Poydras Street Suite B-601, New Orleans, LA 70130, or in person at the courthouse. Include the case number, document name, and a money order or cashier's check payable to the Clerk of Court.
Eastern District Bankruptcy Court
The Eastern District handles a large volume of bankruptcy filings across southern Louisiana, including Terrebonne Parish. The court processes Chapter 7, Chapter 13, Chapter 11, and Chapter 12 cases. All case records are maintained in the ECF system and available through PACER. The court also has a well-developed self-help section on its website for people who want to file without an attorney.
Visit the Eastern District of Louisiana Bankruptcy Court to access forms, local rules, and filing guides.
The Eastern District Bankruptcy Court in New Orleans processes all filings from Terrebonne Parish and maintains the official docket for all active and closed cases.
Bankruptcy Chapter Options in Terrebonne Parish
Chapter 7 is the most common bankruptcy filing for Terrebonne Parish residents. It is a liquidation case that discharges most unsecured debts. A trustee looks at your assets and may sell non-exempt property. Louisiana's exemption laws are reasonably protective, and most Chapter 7 cases close as "no asset" cases. The filing fee is $338. Qualification requires passing the means test. The process takes three to five months in most cases.
Chapter 13 is a repayment plan for people with regular income who want to keep property and restructure debt. The filing fee is $313. You propose a three-to-five-year plan that pays back some or all creditors. Chapter 13 is often the right choice if you're behind on mortgage payments and want to stop a foreclosure while catching up over time. The automatic stay stops the foreclosure the moment you file.
Chapter 12 is designed for family farmers and fishermen. Terrebonne Parish has a strong fishing heritage, and some residents may qualify for Chapter 12's more flexible rules and higher debt limits. The filing fee is $278. Chapter 11 is available to high-debt individuals and businesses at $1,738. All chapter filings trigger the automatic stay under 11 U.S.C. § 362, which halts garnishments, repossessions, foreclosures, and most other collection actions immediately.
Legal Resources for Terrebonne Parish Residents
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services covers Terrebonne Parish and offers free civil legal assistance to qualifying low-income residents. Their services can include help understanding the bankruptcy process and limited advice on filing. For a private attorney, the Louisiana State Bar Association's lawyer referral service can match you with a licensed bankruptcy attorney in the Houma or New Orleans area. Many offer free consultations.
Self-represented filing (pro se) is allowed in the Eastern District. The court's website has forms and instructions. Mistakes in pro se filings can lead to dismissal or loss of the automatic stay, so at least a brief attorney consultation before you file is worth the time. Chapter 7 attorney fees in the Houma area are generally reasonable. Chapter 13 attorney fees are often built into the repayment plan so you don't need to pay them all upfront.
Cities in Terrebonne Parish
Terrebonne Parish includes Houma, which has its own page on this site. Other communities include Thibodaux (in neighboring Lafourche), Chauvin, Gray, Schriever, and Morgan City (in St. Mary). For bankruptcy records tied to any Terrebonne Parish address, search PACER using the Eastern District of Louisiana filter and the debtor's name.
Nearby Parishes
These neighboring parishes are served by the Eastern District of Louisiana and have dedicated bankruptcy records pages.