New York is served by 4 federal bankruptcy districts. Between fiscal years 2020 and 2024, 24,539 Chapter 13 cases were filed statewide, with a weighted average dismissal rate of 85.1% -- compared to the national average of 75.6%.
District-by-District Breakdown
| District | Filed | Dismiss % | Prior % | Pro Se % | Est. Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E.D.N.Y. | 13,187 | 96.4% | 53.5% | 58.2% | 50 |
| S.D.N.Y. | 4,263 | 80.0% | 36.8% | 20.8% | 51 |
| N.D.N.Y. | 4,034 | 60.0% | 25.6% | 4.1% | 66 |
| W.D.N.Y. | 3,055 | 76.8% | 25.5% | 8.1% | 22 |
36.4 percentage point spread between New York's best and worst districts. N.D.N.Y. dismisses 60.0% of cases while E.D.N.Y. dismisses 96.4% -- 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 -- New York 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.