Courts that oversee bankruptcy filings are part of the federal court system, and are generally referred to as U.S. Bankruptcy Courts.
In Alabama, as in all states, courts that oversee bankruptcy filings are indeed part of the federal court system and are specifically designated as U.S. Bankruptcy Courts. Bankruptcy is a legal process governed by federal law, specifically Title 11 of the United States Code, also known as the Bankruptcy Code. The U.S. Bankruptcy Courts handle all types of bankruptcy cases, including Chapter 7, Chapter 11, Chapter 12, and Chapter 13 filings. These courts are units of the U.S. District Courts, and Alabama is served by three bankruptcy court districts: the Northern, Middle, and Southern Districts of Alabama. Individuals and businesses seeking bankruptcy protection must file in the appropriate district based on their location or the location of their business. The federal nature of bankruptcy law ensures that the process and the protections it affords are consistent across all states, including Alabama.