Judge Thomas J. Catliota | D. Maryland Bankruptcy Statistics

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

82,868

Ch.13 Cases Filed (District)

70.7%

Dismissal Rate

29.3%

Discharge Rate

19,766

Discharges Granted

District Context

Judge Thomas J. Catliota sits on the D. Maryland bankruptcy bench. Across this district, the Chapter 13 dismissal rate is 70.7%, which is significantly above the national average. Of 82,868 Chapter 13 cases filed between 2008 and 2024, 47,634 were dismissed and 19,766 resulted in a discharge. High dismissal rates can reflect local procedural requirements, economic conditions, or systemic factors that affect 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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