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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 New Mexico, 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, primarily under Title 11 of the United States Code, which allows individuals or businesses (debtors) who are unable to pay their debts to seek relief through the court system. The U.S. Bankruptcy Courts handle all aspects of bankruptcy proceedings, including filing petitions, managing the case administration, and overseeing the disposition of the debtor's assets. In New Mexico, individuals and businesses file for bankruptcy in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Mexico. This court operates under the jurisdiction of the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals.

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