What is the Chapter 13 bankruptcy dismissal rate in Maryland?

The weighted average Chapter 13 dismissal rate across Maryland's 1 federal district is 81.5%, based on 15,672 cases filed between FY2020 and FY2024.

How many bankruptcy cases are filed in Maryland?

15,672 Chapter 13 cases were filed in Maryland between fiscal years 2020 and 2024, across 1 federal district.

Bankruptcy in Maryland: 15,672 Chapter 13 Cases Across 1 District -- Open Bankruptcy Project Explained

15,672

Total Ch.13 Filings

81.5%

Avg Dismissal Rate

Federal Districts

201

Est. 1328(f) Violations

Maryland is served by 1 federal bankruptcy district. Between fiscal years 2020 and 2024, 15,672 Chapter 13 cases were filed statewide, with a weighted average dismissal rate of 81.5% -- compared to the national average of 75.6%.

District-by-District Breakdown

District	Filed	Dismiss %	Prior %	Pro Se %	Est. Violations
D. Maryland	15,672	81.5%	41.9%	11.7%	201

Related Resources

Dismissal Rate Data -- compare all 94 districts
Discharge Eligibility Screener -- check 1328(f) discharge eligibility
Exemptions by State -- Maryland 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.