1328f.org

Consumer Bankruptcy Research & Accountability

Open-Source Tools

All tools are free, open-source, and designed for replication. No data is collected from users.

Section 1328(f) Discharge Screener

Check whether Section 1328(f) bars discharge in a specific case. Enter filing dates and get an instant answer.

  • Client-side only - zero data collection
  • Filing-date-to-filing-date per In re Blendheim
  • Shows full calculation with bar expiration date
  • Available in English and Spanish
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National District Dashboard

Interactive map and sortable table of all 94 federal bankruptcy districts with screening results.

  • 4.9 million cases analyzed
  • 264 verified violations identified
  • Prior-filer rates by district
  • Sortable, searchable data table
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Plain-English Explainer

What Section 1328(f) means, who it affects, and how it works - without the legalese.

  • Three worked examples with timelines
  • Question 9 enforcement gap explained
  • FAQ section for common questions
  • Available in English and Spanish
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For Developers & Researchers

The full source code, data processing scripts, and analysis tools are available on GitHub. The repository includes:

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