C.D. Cal. Bankruptcy Statistics

Chapter 13 data from the FJC Integrated Database, FY 2008-2024. All figures derived from public federal court records.

210,421

Ch.13 Cases Filed

80.7%

Dismissal Rate

19.3%

Discharge Rate

37,309

Discharges Granted

What These Numbers Mean

The C.D. Cal. has a dismissal rate of 80.7%, which is significantly above the national average. This means roughly 155,870 of 210,421 Chapter 13 cases filed between 2008 and 2024 were dismissed before debtors could receive a discharge. A high dismissal rate can indicate systemic barriers to plan completion in this district.

Section 1328(f) of the Bankruptcy Code bars Chapter 13 discharge for debtors who received a prior discharge within specified time periods. Prior filers who were dismissed—rather than discharged—are not subject to this bar, but may face other restrictions under Section 109(g).

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