37,838
Total Ch.13 Filings
78.6%
Avg Dismissal Rate
4
Federal Districts
563
Est. 1328(f) Violations
California is served by 4 federal bankruptcy districts. Between fiscal years 2020 and 2024, 37,838 Chapter 13 cases were filed statewide, with a weighted average dismissal rate of 78.6% -- compared to the national average of 75.6%.
District-by-District Breakdown
| District | Filed | Dismiss % | Prior % | Pro Se % | Est. Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.D. Cal. | 17,361 | 83.7% | 39.7% | 24.5% | 221 |
| E.D. Cal. | 9,187 | 76.3% | 37.4% | 22.0% | 181 |
| N.D. Cal. | 8,358 | 70.9% | 31.7% | 17.6% | 114 |
| S.D. Cal. | 2,932 | 77.2% | 38.9% | 17.7% | 47 |
Related Resources
- Dismissal Rate Data -- compare all 94 districts
- Discharge Eligibility Screener -- check 1328(f) discharge eligibility
- Exemptions by State -- California 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.