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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 Maryland, 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 the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, which allows individuals or businesses (debtors) who are unable to pay their debts to seek relief through various chapters such as Chapter 7, Chapter 11, or Chapter 13. The U.S. Bankruptcy Courts handle all aspects of bankruptcy proceedings, including filing petitions, managing the case, and discharging debts as appropriate. Maryland falls under the jurisdiction of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Maryland, with divisions located in Baltimore and Greenbelt. These courts have exclusive jurisdiction over bankruptcy cases, meaning that bankruptcy cases cannot be filed in state court.

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