SD Miss Bankr: New Bankruptcy Provision 11 USC 1328(i)

U. S. Bankruptcy Court - S. D. Miss

Effective Date:  December 27, 2020

Applies to:  Debtors and Debtor Practitioners

Case type:  Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Cases

Guidance:  Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) (Pub. L. 116-260)

Issue:  New Bankruptcy Provision 11 USC 1328(i)

On December 27, 2020, the Consolidated Appropriations Act created a new (temporary) subsection (i) of section 1328 of the Bankruptcy Code. This new subsection permits a court to grant a chapter 13 debtor a regular discharge after considering factors outlined in section 1328(i). This new subsection will sunset on December 27, 2021.

A debtor must request a discharge under 1328(i) by filing a motion and proposed order using a specific event:

[Bankruptcy > Motions/Applications> Motion for Discharge Pursuant to Section 1328(i)]

The court will set a hearing on this type of motion.

If you have questions, contact Collette Derouen at 228-563-1793 or collette_derouen@mssb.uscourts.gov.

Danny L. Miller
Clerk of Court