Judge Michael J. Saul

D. Colo. Bankruptcy Court

District-level Chapter 13 data from the FJC Integrated Database, FY 2008-2024.

These statistics reflect all Chapter 13 cases filed in the D. Colo., not individual judge caseloads. The FJC Integrated Database does not publish per-judge outcome data for bankruptcy cases.

48,406

Ch.13 Cases Filed (District)

45.6%

Dismissal Rate

54.4%

Discharge Rate

22,805

Discharges Granted

District Context

Judge Michael J. Saul sits on the D. Colo. bankruptcy bench. Across this district, the Chapter 13 dismissal rate is 45.6%, below the national average. Of 48,406 Chapter 13 cases filed between 2008 and 2024, 22,805 resulted in a discharge. Lower dismissal rates may reflect stronger local support systems, judicial flexibility, or economic conditions favorable to plan completion.

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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