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Ninth Circuit Court Split and New Judgeships

This act divides the large Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals into two smaller circuits, aiming to streamline case processing. It also creates new judicial positions to help courts handle citizens' cases more quickly. This means residents in the affected states can expect a more efficient justice system.
Key points
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals will be split into two: the New Ninth Circuit (California, Guam, Hawaii, Northern Mariana Islands) and the Twelfth Circuit (Alaska, Arizona, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Washington).
A total of 5 new appellate judge positions will be created to expedite the processing of court cases.
Judges from the former Ninth Circuit will be assigned to the new circuits, and ongoing cases will continue in the appropriate new courts.
Allows for temporary assignment of judges between the new circuits to improve court efficiency.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_320
Sponsor: Rep. Simpson, Michael K. [R-ID-2]
Process start date: 2021-01-13
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Judgeship and Reorganization Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_320.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-01-13.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals will be split into two: the New Ninth Circuit (California, Guam, Hawaii, Northern Mariana Islands) and the Twelfth Circuit (Alaska, Arizona, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Washington).
  • A total of 5 new appellate judge positions will be created to expedite the processing of court cases.
  • Judges from the former Ninth Circuit will be assigned to the new circuits, and ongoing cases will continue in the appropriate new courts.
  • Allows for temporary assignment of judges between the new circuits to improve court efficiency.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Simpson, Michael K. [R-ID-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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