Courts that oversee bankruptcy filings are part of the federal court system, and are generally referred to as U.S. Bankruptcy Courts.
In Missouri, 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 and businesses to either eliminate or repay their debts under the protection of the bankruptcy court. Missouri has two bankruptcy districts: the Eastern District of Missouri and the Western District of Missouri, each with its own bankruptcy court. These courts handle all bankruptcy cases filed by residents of the state. An attorney specializing in bankruptcy law can help navigate the complexities of filing for bankruptcy and the proceedings that follow.