45,239
Total Ch.13 Filings
73.5%
Avg Dismissal Rate
3
Federal Districts
965
Est. 1328(f) Violations
Illinois is served by 3 federal bankruptcy districts. Between fiscal years 2020 and 2024, 45,239 Chapter 13 cases were filed statewide, with a weighted average dismissal rate of 73.5% -- compared to the national average of 75.6%.
District-by-District Breakdown
| District | Filed | Dismiss % | Prior % | Pro Se % | Est. Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N.D. Ill. | 38,689 | 75.3% | 44.8% | 4.2% | 822 |
| S.D. Ill. | 3,513 | 63.4% | 31.7% | 3.3% | 71 |
| C.D. Ill. | 3,037 | 62.3% | 28.4% | 5.0% | 72 |
Related Resources
- Dismissal Rate Data -- compare all 94 districts
- Discharge Eligibility Screener -- check 1328(f) discharge eligibility
- Exemptions by State -- Illinois 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.