Federal Court Reorganization: Circuit Split and New Judges
This act changes the structure of federal courts by splitting one of the largest judicial circuits into two smaller ones. The goal is to streamline court operations and speed up case processing, potentially affecting the waiting time for civil and criminal judgments for residents in the affected states.
Key points
Splitting the Ninth Judicial Circuit into two: a new Ninth Circuit (California, Guam, Hawaii) and a Twelfth Circuit (Alaska, Arizona, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Washington).
Appointment of additional federal judges to increase the courts' capacity to handle cases.
Transfer of existing cases and judges to the new circuits, ensuring continuity of justice.
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