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Pennsylvania Bankruptcy Statistics

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

137,981
Ch.13 Cases Filed
60.9%
Dismissal Rate
42,390
Prior Filers
22.8%
Prior Filer Discharge Rate
3
Federal District(s)
45,942
Discharges Granted

Districts in Pennsylvania

DistrictCases FiledDismissal RatePrior FilersPrior Discharge RateScreening Status
E.D. Pa. 62,101 71.6% 21,338 15.9% Screen this district
M.D. Pa. 34,953 49.4% 9,141 32.4% Screen this district
W.D. Pa. 40,927 53.5% 11,911 28.4% 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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