Georgia is served by 3 federal bankruptcy districts. Between fiscal years 2020 and 2024, 74,441 Chapter 13 cases were filed statewide, with a weighted average dismissal rate of 79.6% -- compared to the national average of 75.6%.
District-by-District Breakdown
| District | Filed | Dismiss % | Prior % | Pro Se % | Est. Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N.D. Ga. | 40,911 | 85.8% | 48.2% | 8.0% | 648 |
| M.D. Ga. | 18,108 | 73.9% | 37.1% | 2.6% | 301 |
| S.D. Ga. | 15,422 | 70.0% | 36.4% | 1.6% | 348 |
15.8 percentage point spread between Georgia's best and worst districts. S.D. Ga. dismisses 70.0% of cases while N.D. Ga. dismisses 85.8% -- 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 -- Georgia 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.