Courts that oversee bankruptcy filings are part of the federal court system, and are generally referred to as U.S. Bankruptcy Courts.
In Rhode Island, as in all states, bankruptcy is a federal matter and is overseen by the U.S. Bankruptcy Courts, which are specialized courts within the federal judiciary system. The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Rhode Island handles all bankruptcy filings for residents of the state. These courts have exclusive jurisdiction over bankruptcy cases, meaning that bankruptcy cases cannot be filed in state court. The bankruptcy process is governed by the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, which provides the laws and procedures for the different types of bankruptcy that individuals and entities can file, including Chapter 7, Chapter 11, and Chapter 13 bankruptcies.