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
National District Dashboard
Interactive map and sortable table of all 94 federal bankruptcy districts with screening results.
- 4.9 million cases screened
- 391,951 zero-verification discharges identified
- Prior-filer rates by district
- Sortable, searchable data table
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
Consumer Guides on 1328f.com
Practical guides and data tools for debtors, attorneys, and trustees on our companion site.
Can I File Bankruptcy Again?
Plain-English guide to refiling eligibility after a prior bankruptcy case, covering all chapter combinations.
Read GuideWaiting Periods Between Filings
Complete table of statutory waiting periods between bankruptcy filings for every chapter combination.
View PeriodsChapter 13 Failure Rates
National and district-level Chapter 13 dismissal data from 4.9 million FJC cases.
View RatesDischarge Bar Guide
How discharge bars work under Sections 1328(f), 727(a)(8), 727(a)(9), and 109(g).
Read GuideFor Developers & Researchers
The full source code, data processing scripts, and analysis tools are available on GitHub. The repository includes:
- Screening logic and eligibility calculator
- FJC data processing pipeline
- District-level aggregation scripts
- Visualization and mapping tools
- Documentation and methodology notes