District of Columbia is served by 1 federal bankruptcy district. Between fiscal years 2020 and 2024, 397 Chapter 13 cases were filed statewide, with a weighted average dismissal rate of 85.7% - compared to the national average of 75.6%.
District-by-District Breakdown
| District | Filed | Dismiss % | Prior % | Pro Se % | Est. Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D.D.C. | 397 | 85.7% | 43.1% | 30.0% | 3 |
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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.