Florida is served by 3 federal bankruptcy districts. Between fiscal years 2020 and 2024, 49,136 Chapter 13 cases were filed statewide, with a weighted average dismissal rate of 76.6% -- compared to the national average of 75.6%.
District-by-District Breakdown
| District | Filed | Dismiss % | Prior % | Pro Se % | Est. Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S.D. Fla. | 26,557 | 71.3% | 23.2% | 7.0% | 249 |
| M.D. Fla. | 20,598 | 82.1% | 35.5% | 13.7% | 232 |
| N.D. Fla. | 1,981 | 90.4% | 27.8% | 14.5% | 10 |
19.1 percentage point spread between Florida's best and worst districts. S.D. Fla. dismisses 71.3% of cases while N.D. Fla. dismisses 90.4% -- same state law, dramatically different outcomes.
Related Resources
- Dismissal Rate Data -- compare all 94 districts
- Discharge Eligibility Screener -- check 1328(f) discharge eligibility
- Exemptions by State -- Florida 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.