The US Bankruptcy Court is the federal judicial body responsible for administering bankruptcy cases across the United States, operating under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code to provide a legal framework for debt relief and financial reorganization. It stands out as the authoritative institution where individuals, businesses, and municipalities can seek protection from creditors and work toward a fresh financial start through structured legal proceedings.
The court facilitates both liquidation and repayment plans, ensuring fair and impartial administration of bankruptcy laws. It serves a diverse clientele including financially distressed persons, family farmers, fishermen, corporations, partnerships, and municipalities, with procedures designed to handle cases from simple individual filings to complex multinational insolvencies under Chapter 15. Resources are available for those filing without an attorney, and the court emphasizes accessibility through detailed guides, approved notice providers, and electronic filing systems.
Services Offered
- Bankruptcy case administration and adjudication
- Chapter 7 bankruptcy (liquidation for individuals and businesses)
- Chapter 9 bankruptcy (municipality reorganization)
- Chapter 11 bankruptcy (business reorganization)
- Chapter 12 bankruptcy (debt relief for family farmers and fishermen)
- Chapter 13 bankruptcy (individual repayment plan)
- Chapter 15 bankruptcy (cross-border insolvency cases)
- Credit counseling and debtor education programs
- Trustee and administrator oversight
- Bankruptcy noticing services
- Handling of unclaimed funds in bankruptcy
- Electronic case management and filing (CM/ECF)
- Access to bankruptcy case records and credit reporting guidance
- Provision of official bankruptcy forms and rules
- Fee administration for bankruptcy filings
- Pro se (self-represented) filing assistance resources
- Legal resources and referrals for finding bankruptcy attorneys
- Free legal services information for qualifying individuals
The US Bankruptcy Court operates nationwide through district-based branches, ensuring consistent application of federal bankruptcy laws. It provides extensive educational materials, multilingual resources, and public access to proceedings, supporting its mission to deliver justice and financial relief impartially across all jurisdictions.
