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U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Alabama

The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Alabama is a federal court that handles cases where individuals or businesses in that region seek relief from financial debts they cannot pay. It oversees bankruptcy proceedings, including chapters like liquidation (Chapter 7) and reorganization (Chapter 13), ensuring fair resolution for creditors and debtors. The court operates under federal laws and is part of the broader federal bankruptcy system, providing a legal process to help debtors resolve their debts while maintaining fairness and order within the judicial system.