20,509
Total Ch.13 Filings
70.9%
Avg Dismissal Rate
2
Federal Districts
450
Est. 1328(f) Violations
Missouri is served by 2 federal bankruptcy districts. Between fiscal years 2020 and 2024, 20,509 Chapter 13 cases were filed statewide, with a weighted average dismissal rate of 70.9% -- compared to the national average of 75.6%.
District-by-District Breakdown
| District | Filed | Dismiss % | Prior % | Pro Se % | Est. Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E.D. Mo. | 11,116 | 76.1% | 44.4% | 2.9% | 258 |
| W.D. Mo. | 9,393 | 64.8% | 30.7% | 4.7% | 192 |
Related Resources
- Dismissal Rate Data -- compare all 94 districts
- Discharge Eligibility Screener -- check 1328(f) discharge eligibility
- Exemptions by State -- Missouri 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.