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Federal Courts Reform: More Judges and New Judicial Circuit

This act aims to streamline federal court operations by increasing the number of judges and splitting a large judicial circuit. This could lead to faster resolution of court cases, meaning shorter waiting times for citizens and businesses. These changes are intended to improve access to justice in certain regions of the country.
Key points
Division of the Ninth Judicial Circuit into two: the New Ninth Circuit (California, Guam, Hawaii, Northern Mariana Islands) and the Twelfth Circuit (Alaska, Arizona, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Washington).
Appointment of additional judges to circuit and district courts, intended to speed up case processing.
Provision for temporary assignment of judges between the new circuits to manage caseloads more efficiently.
Transfer of ongoing cases to the appropriate new circuits to ensure continuity of proceedings.
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Print number: 117_S_2968
Sponsor: Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK]
Process start date: 2021-10-07
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Judicial Efficiency Improvement Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_2968.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-10-07.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Division of the Ninth Judicial Circuit into two: the New Ninth Circuit (California, Guam, Hawaii, Northern Mariana Islands) and the Twelfth Circuit (Alaska, Arizona, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Washington).
  • Appointment of additional judges to circuit and district courts, intended to speed up case processing.
  • Provision for temporary assignment of judges between the new circuits to manage caseloads more efficiently.
  • Transfer of ongoing cases to the appropriate new circuits to ensure continuity of proceedings.
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 Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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