27,846
Total Ch.13 Filings
67.2%
Avg Dismissal Rate
2
Federal Districts
529
Est. 1328(f) Violations
Indiana is served by 2 federal bankruptcy districts. Between fiscal years 2020 and 2024, 27,846 Chapter 13 cases were filed statewide, with a weighted average dismissal rate of 67.2% -- compared to the national average of 75.6%.
District-by-District Breakdown
| District | Filed | Dismiss % | Prior % | Pro Se % | Est. Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S.D. Ind. | 17,637 | 63.3% | 29.7% | 2.8% | 355 |
| N.D. Ind. | 10,209 | 73.9% | 34.9% | 3.7% | 174 |
Related Resources
- Dismissal Rate Data -- compare all 94 districts
- Discharge Eligibility Screener -- check 1328(f) discharge eligibility
- Exemptions by State -- Indiana 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.