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From Ballotpedia

The United States bankruptcy court, Western District of Louisiana is the United States bankruptcy court in western Louisiana that is associated with the United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana.

Judges

JudgeAppointed ByAssumed OfficeBachelorsLaw

John W. Kolwe

August 12, 2015 -

Centenary College, 1985

Louisiana State University, 1991

John S. Hodge

August 20, 2018 -

Stephen Wheelis

April 25, 2019 -

See also

  • United States bankruptcy court

External links

  • Western District of Louisiana bankruptcy court

Footnotes

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Chief Judge, U.S. Bankruptcy Court

How do I find bankruptcy records in Louisiana?

Obtaining physical copies of Louisiana bankruptcy records is possible from the office of the Clerk of Court. The bankruptcy court clerk provides interested individuals with information concerning a bankruptcy case. Requesters may visit the clerk's office location in person and request over the counter.

What does the US Bankruptcy court do?

Each of the 94 federal judicial districts handles bankruptcy matters, and in almost all districts, bankruptcy cases are filed in the bankruptcy court. Bankruptcy laws help people who can no longer pay their creditors get a fresh start by liquidating their assets to pay their debts, or by creating a repayment plan.

Is the US Bankruptcy court a special court?

Individual, corporate, and government bankruptcies are handled by U.S. Bankruptcy Courts – a specialized system with many specialized rules. Federal courts have exclusive jurisdiction over bankruptcy cases.

Where are most bankruptcy cases held?

There is only one place where bankruptcy cases can be heard and that is the federal courts. The general trial court where most cases are held is called a district court.

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