Kentucky is served by 2 federal bankruptcy districts. Between fiscal years 2020 and 2024, 20,892 Chapter 13 cases were filed statewide, with a weighted average dismissal rate of 67.6% -- compared to the national average of 75.6%.
District-by-District Breakdown
| District | Filed | Dismiss % | Prior % | Pro Se % | Est. Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W.D. Ky. | 12,758 | 77.4% | 30.8% | 1.2% | 160 |
| E.D. Ky. | 8,134 | 52.2% | 28.6% | 1.2% | 192 |
25.2 percentage point spread between Kentucky's best and worst districts. E.D. Ky. dismisses 52.2% of cases while W.D. Ky. dismisses 77.4% -- 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 -- Kentucky 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.