Virginia Bankruptcy Statistics

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

146,202
Ch.13 Cases Filed
49.9%
Dismissal Rate
47,674
Prior Filers
35.8%
Prior Filer Discharge Rate
2
Federal District(s)
61,384
Discharges Granted

Districts in Virginia

DistrictCases FiledDismissal RatePrior FilersPrior Discharge RateScreening Status
E.D. Va. 113,166 53.7% 35,958 29.8% Screen this district
W.D. Va. 33,036 36.6% 11,716 54.7% Screen this district

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