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Wisconsin Bankruptcy Statistics

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

77,573
Ch.13 Cases Filed
56.8%
Dismissal Rate
33,028
Prior Filers
29.2%
Prior Filer Discharge Rate
2
Federal District(s)
27,473
Discharges Granted

Districts in Wisconsin

DistrictCases FiledDismissal RatePrior FilersPrior Discharge RateScreening Status
E.D. Wis. 63,554 59.1% 28,091 26.7% Screen this district
W.D. Wis. 14,019 45.5% 4,937 44.1% 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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