Bankruptcy Filing Statistics: Southern District of Florida
43,932
Total Cases
63.6%
Discharge Rate
26.9%
Dismissal Rate
1,893
Pending / Open
District Report Card
Case Outcomes
■ Discharged 63.6%
■ Dismissed 26.9%
■ Other/Pending 9.5%
Breakdown by Chapter
| Chapter | Cases | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Chapter 7 | 20,918 | 47.6% |
| Chapter 13 | 19,270 | 43.9% |
| Chapter 11 | 1,083 | 2.5% |
| Chapter 12 | 8 | 0.0% |
| Other | 2,653 | 6.0% |
Filing Trend (2008–Present)
Data Source
Statistics derived from the Federal Judicial Center Integrated Database. Includes all bankruptcy case types. Pending cases may not yet have a recorded disposition.