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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 North Carolina, 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 types of bankruptcy chapters (such as Chapter 7, Chapter 11, and Chapter 13). North Carolina has three U.S. Bankruptcy Court districts: the Eastern, Middle, and Western Districts of North Carolina. Each district has its own set of judges and court locations where bankruptcy cases are filed and heard. These courts have exclusive jurisdiction over bankruptcy cases, meaning that bankruptcy cases cannot be filed in state court. The U.S. Bankruptcy Courts in North Carolina handle all aspects of bankruptcy proceedings, from the filing of the petition to the final discharge of debts.

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