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Welcome to the official website for the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Arizona. We have offices in Phoenix, Tucson, and Yuma, and hear cases in those cities as well as Flagstaff and Bullhead City.

Find out how to contact and locate the bankruptcy courts in each of the 94 federal judicial districts. Learn about the bankruptcy laws and how they can help you get a fresh start.

The bankruptcy judge is appointed for a renewable term of 14 years by the United States Court of Appeals for the circuit in which the applicable district is located (see 28 U.S.C. § 152). The Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure (FRBP) govern procedure in the U.S. bankruptcy courts.

The U.S. bankruptcy courts, which are units of the district courts, exercise the bankruptcy jurisdiction established by statute and referred to them by their respective district courts. Although the Constitution grants the Congress authority to establish uniform bankruptcy laws, for much of the nation's history the federal courts did not have any bankruptcy jurisdiction. In the nineteenth ...

Bankruptcy courts are not responsible for verifying or validating information in consumers’ credit reports. To view bankruptcy case records, you may visit a bankruptcy clerk’s office.

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United States Bankruptcy Courts are Article I federal courts that have subject-matter jurisdiction over bankruptcy cases. Bankruptcy cases cannot be filed in state court. Each of the 94 federal judicial districts handles bankruptcy matters. The current, separate system of bankruptcy courts was created by the United States Congress with the Bankruptcy Reform Act of 1978.

Below is a table showing aggregate numbers of permanent and temporary* bankruptcy judgeships authorized by Congress, followed by tables displaying specific numbers for each state and judicial district. The U.S. courts of appeals appoint bankruptcy judges to renewable fourteen-year terms.

This comprehensive guide explores the jurisdiction and structure of U.S. bankruptcy courts, detailing their constitutional basis, statutory framework, types of jurisdiction, limitations, and the bankruptcy process, supported by authoritative sources and legal statutes.

What are Bankruptcy Courts? A fundamental goal of federal bankruptcy law is to give debtors a “fresh start” from certain debts. Federal courts have exclusive jurisdiction over bankruptcy cases. A petition for bankruptcy may be filed by an individual, by spouses together, or by a corporation or other entity. What is the Structure of Bankruptcy Courts? Bankruptcy courts are units of the ...

If you're considering bankruptcy, you should familiarize yourself with local bankruptcy court rules and procedures. The Bankruptcy Code is a federal law. However, there are U.S. District Courts in every state. Your bankruptcy case will take place in the U.S. District Court in the federal district in which you live.

About Federal Courts The U.S. Courts were created under Article III of the Constitution to administer justice fairly.

Federal Bankruptcy Courts Each state has one or more federal judicial districts. Each district has a federal District Court that hears a variety of civil and criminal cases that arise under federal law. While District Courts are empowered to hear bankruptcy cases, nearly all federal districts have a Bankruptcy Court that handles bankruptcy filings. The District Court has the power to hear ...

Court Role and Structure The judicial branch is one of the three separate and distinct branches of the federal government. Court Role and Structure The judicial branch is one of the three separate and distinct branches of the federal government.

Locate a federal court case by using the Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) or by visiting the Clerk’s Office of the courthouse where the case was filed.

Court Role and Structure The judicial branch is one of the three separate and distinct branches of the federal government. Court Role and Structure The judicial branch is one of the three separate and distinct branches of the federal government.

Court Role and Structure The judicial branch is one of the three separate and distinct branches of the federal government. Court Role and Structure The judicial branch is one of the three separate and distinct branches of the federal government.

Bankruptcy Basics provides general information about federal bankruptcy laws and the bankruptcy process. It is not a guide for filing a bankruptcy case.