The primary reason this bankruptcy court exists is to:

Provide, economically, a fair, consistent, and effective forum for the protection and marshaling of assets, the discharge or adjustment of debts, and timely distribution of property or securities, in accordance with applicable law.

In support of this purpose, the most critical functions performed are:

• Dispute resolution
• Case management
• Marshaling and distribution of estate assets
• Processing and dissemination of information
• Education

The core values and principles which guide this court in the fulfillment of its mission are:

• Competent and professional judges and court staff
• Fairness and impartiality in dealing with constituents
• Fairness and impartiality in administration of cases
• Consistency in approach
• Economy and cost-effectiveness in approach
• Courteous treatment of constituents
• Responsiveness to the needs of constituents