Mississippi is served by 2 federal bankruptcy districts. Between fiscal years 2020 and 2024, 21,087 Chapter 13 cases were filed statewide, with a weighted average dismissal rate of 73.9% - compared to the national average of 75.6%.
District-by-District Breakdown
| District | Filed | Dismiss % | Prior % | Pro Se % | Est. Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N.D. Miss. | 10,820 | 69.9% | 37.7% | 1.4% | 239 |
| S.D. Miss. | 10,267 | 78.1% | 36.8% | 3.4% | 178 |
Related Resources
- Dismissal Rate Data - compare all 94 districts
- Discharge Eligibility Screener - check 1328(f) discharge eligibility
- Exemptions by State - Mississippi 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.