Chapter 13 data from the FJC Integrated Database, FY 2008-2024. All figures derived from public federal court records.
| District | Cases Filed | Dismissal Rate | Prior Filers | Prior Discharge Rate | Screening Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N.D. Cal. | 95,102 | 48.8% | 24,229 | 26.8% | Screen this district |
| E.D. Cal. | 77,105 | 60.0% | 22,343 | 24.3% | Screen this district |
| C.D. Cal. | 210,421 | 80.7% | 72,748 | 10.0% | Screen this district |
| S.D. Cal. | 32,979 | 63.6% | 10,170 | 20.5% | Screen this district |
Federal Rules Committee
This research supports two accepted suggestions to the Advisory Committee on Bankruptcy Rules: Suggestion 26-BK-3 and Suggestion 26-BK-5
Proposing automated Section 1328(f) discharge bar screening and Rule 9037 SSN redaction in federal bankruptcy courts
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