1,223
Total Ch.13 Filings
64.4%
Avg Dismissal Rate
2
Federal Districts
20
Est. 1328(f) Violations
West Virginia is served by 2 federal bankruptcy districts. Between fiscal years 2020 and 2024, 1,223 Chapter 13 cases were filed statewide, with a weighted average dismissal rate of 64.4% -- compared to the national average of 75.6%.
District-by-District Breakdown
| District | Filed | Dismiss % | Prior % | Pro Se % | Est. Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N.D.W. Va. | 628 | 62.1% | 23.6% | 12.7% | 11 |
| S.D.W. Va. | 595 | 66.8% | 25.5% | 7.4% | 9 |
Related Resources
- Dismissal Rate Data -- compare all 94 districts
- Discharge Eligibility Screener -- check 1328(f) discharge eligibility
- Exemptions by State -- West Virginia 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.