When your last case was discharged is irrelevant. The necessary information to answer your question is:
What Chapter was filed in your prior case, and
What date was your prior case filed.
What bankruptcy chapter are you trying to file now?
If your prior case was a Chapter 7, and you're seeking to file a Chapter 7 case now, there needs to be at least 8 years from the date your prior case was filed before filing the next case.
For more details on the time periods, click here.
Most likely, if your case was filed in 2005, you are eligible to file another case now (or at least next month) under any bankruptcy chapter.
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