60,987
Total Ch.13 Filings
73.9%
Avg Dismissal Rate
3
Federal Districts
1,116
Est. 1328(f) Violations
Alabama is served by 3 federal bankruptcy districts. Between fiscal years 2020 and 2024, 60,987 Chapter 13 cases were filed statewide, with a weighted average dismissal rate of 73.9% -- compared to the national average of 75.6%.
District-by-District Breakdown
| District | Filed | Dismiss % | Prior % | Pro Se % | Est. Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N.D. Ala. | 27,429 | 77.8% | 41.1% | 1.4% | 436 |
| M.D. Ala. | 21,637 | 70.8% | 36.0% | 0.8% | 431 |
| S.D. Ala. | 11,921 | 70.8% | 36.0% | 0.8% | 249 |
Related Resources
- Dismissal Rate Data -- compare all 94 districts
- Discharge Eligibility Screener -- check 1328(f) discharge eligibility
- Exemptions by State -- Alabama bankruptcy exemptions
- All OBP News & Analysis
Methodology: Data sourced from the Federal Judicial Center Integrated Database (FJC IDB), covering Chapter 13 cases filed in federal fiscal years 2020-2024. Weighted averages are calculated using filing volume as weights. This analysis was conducted by the Open Bankruptcy Project Research Team.