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District of Columbia Bankruptcy Statistics

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

3,021
Ch.13 Cases Filed
74.5%
Dismissal Rate
945
Prior Filers
13.8%
Prior Filer Discharge Rate
1
Federal District(s)
655
Discharges Granted

Districts in District of Columbia

DistrictCases FiledDismissal RatePrior FilersPrior Discharge RateScreening Status
D.D.C. 3,021 74.5% 945 13.8% Screen this district

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Data: FJC Integrated Database. Statute: 11 U.S.C. Section 1328 (Cornell Law).

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Last updated: March 2026

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