Which court handles my bankruptcy in Jacksonville?

Bankruptcy is federal. Duval County sits in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida, and a Jacksonville case is assigned to the Jacksonville Division — not a county or circuit court.

Do I have to go to a courthouse to file in Jacksonville?

Most of a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 case is handled through filings and a trustee meeting rather than in-court hearings. The Middle District of Florida, Jacksonville Division is the court of record for Duval County filers.

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Bankruptcy in Jacksonville

By Find Local Law Editorial Team · Last reviewed: May 26, 2026

Researched and drafted with AI assistance and verified against primary sources (statutes, Judicial Council forms, and official court websites). This is general information, not legal advice.

If you’re filing bankruptcy in Jacksonville, your case is federal — it’s handled by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida, and Duval County filings are assigned to the Jacksonville Division. This is not a county or circuit court; bankruptcy lives entirely in the federal system.

The local court decides where your case is heard; the substantive law lives in our statewide guides. Start with the Florida bankruptcy hub, then read about Chapter 7, Chapter 13, or the means test.

Deciding whether and how to file is rarely simple. To get matched with a local Jacksonville bankruptcy attorney, connect with a lawyer.

Federal bankruptcy court

Court: Bankruptcy is federal, so a Jacksonville filing is handled by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida, Jacksonville Division, which covers Duval County.

Bankruptcy cases are not heard in a Florida state or county court. Duval County falls within the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida, and Jacksonville filings are assigned to the Jacksonville Division. Verify the court's current location, hours, and filing procedures on its official website before you file.

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Frequently asked questions

Which court handles my bankruptcy in Jacksonville?: Bankruptcy is federal. Duval County sits in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida, and a Jacksonville case is assigned to the Jacksonville Division — not a county or circuit court.
Do I have to go to a courthouse to file in Jacksonville?: Most of a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 case is handled through filings and a trustee meeting rather than in-court hearings. The Middle District of Florida, Jacksonville Division is the court of record for Duval County filers.

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