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Courts that oversee bankruptcy filings are part of the federal court system, and are generally referred to as U.S. Bankruptcy Courts.

In California, as in all other states, bankruptcy courts are part of the federal judiciary system. These specialized courts are called U.S. Bankruptcy Courts and they handle all bankruptcy cases under the federal law known as the Bankruptcy Code. The state of California is served by four bankruptcy court districts: the Northern, Eastern, Central, and Southern Districts of California. Each district has its own set of judges and courtrooms where individuals and businesses can file for bankruptcy protection. The U.S. Bankruptcy Courts in California are responsible for determining the eligibility of debtors for filing bankruptcy, overseeing the process, and deciding on the discharge of debts. It's important to note that while bankruptcy courts are federal courts, the exemptions that a debtor can claim are often based on state law, and California has its own set of bankruptcy exemptions that may differ from federal exemptions.

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