Washington Bankruptcy Statistics

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

69,432
Ch.13 Cases Filed
44.5%
Dismissal Rate
21,183
Prior Filers
43.4%
Prior Filer Discharge Rate
2
Federal District(s)
33,769
Discharges Granted

Districts in Washington

DistrictCases FiledDismissal RatePrior FilersPrior Discharge RateScreening Status
E.D. Wash. 14,847 39.0% 4,529 53.8% Screen this district
W.D. Wash. 54,585 46.0% 16,654 40.6% Screen this district

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