Courts that oversee bankruptcy filings are part of the federal court system, and are generally referred to as U.S. Bankruptcy Courts.
In North Dakota, 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 federal matter, and the U.S. Bankruptcy Courts handle all bankruptcy cases under the federal law outlined in Title 11 of the United States Code, also known as the Bankruptcy Code. The state of North Dakota falls under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of North Dakota. This court has the authority to hear and decide on bankruptcy cases originating within the state. Individuals and businesses in North Dakota looking to file for bankruptcy must do so in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of North Dakota, following the rules and procedures set forth by the federal bankruptcy laws.