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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 West Virginia, 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 in West Virginia are responsible for handling all bankruptcy cases within the state. These specialized courts operate under the jurisdiction of the U.S. District Courts, and West Virginia is served by two bankruptcy court divisions, one in the Northern District of West Virginia and the other in the Southern District of West Virginia. Decisions made by the Bankruptcy Courts can be appealed to the U.S. District Court, and subsequently to the U.S. Court of Appeals.

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