23,589
Total Ch.13 Filings
68.1%
Avg Dismissal Rate
3
Federal Districts
232
Est. 1328(f) Violations
North Carolina is served by 3 federal bankruptcy districts. Between fiscal years 2020 and 2024, 23,589 Chapter 13 cases were filed statewide, with a weighted average dismissal rate of 68.1% -- compared to the national average of 75.6%.
District-by-District Breakdown
| District | Filed | Dismiss % | Prior % | Pro Se % | Est. Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E.D.N.C. | 12,727 | 69.4% | 24.8% | 3.0% | 102 |
| M.D.N.C. | 6,053 | 69.1% | 25.6% | 3.9% | 73 |
| W.D.N.C. | 4,809 | 63.2% | 23.7% | 6.8% | 57 |
Related Resources
- Dismissal Rate Data -- compare all 94 districts
- Discharge Eligibility Screener -- check 1328(f) discharge eligibility
- Exemptions by State -- North Carolina 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.