Bankruptcy Filing Statistics: District of Massachusetts
1,441
Total Cases
84.7%
Discharge Rate
3.6%
Dismissal Rate
76
Pending / Open
District Report Card
Case Outcomes
■ Discharged 84.7%
■ Dismissed 3.6%
■ Other/Pending 11.7%
Breakdown by Chapter
| Chapter | Cases | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Chapter 7 | 1,290 | 89.5% |
| Chapter 13 | 66 | 4.6% |
| Chapter 11 | 19 | 1.3% |
| Chapter 12 | 1 | 0.1% |
| Other | 65 | 4.5% |
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.