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Changes to Federal Court Divisions in Northern Alabama

This new law reorganizes certain federal court divisions in Northern Alabama. It reduces the number of court divisions from seven to five and reassigns some counties among the remaining divisions. For citizens, this means that federal court cases might be handled in different locations than before, potentially affecting travel to court.
Key points
The number of federal court divisions in Northern Alabama is reduced from seven to five.
Several counties, including Lawrence, Marshall, Cherokee, Clay, Cleburne, DeKalb, Etowah, Saint Clair, Fayette, Greene, Lamar, Marion, Pickens, Sumter, Tuscaloosa, Walker, and Winston, are reassigned to new court divisions.
These changes may affect where residents need to appear for federal court matters.
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Print number: 118_HR_7177
Sponsor: Rep. Strong, Dale W. [R-AL-5]
Process start date: 2024-01-31
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To amend title 28, United States Code, to consolidate certain divisions in the Northern District of Alabama.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_7177.

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 2024-01-31.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The number of federal court divisions in Northern Alabama is reduced from seven to five.
  • Several counties, including Lawrence, Marshall, Cherokee, Clay, Cleburne, DeKalb, Etowah, Saint Clair, Fayette, Greene, Lamar, Marion, Pickens, Sumter, Tuscaloosa, Walker, and Winston, are reassigned to new court divisions.
  • These changes may affect where residents need to appear for federal court matters.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Became Law.

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. Strong, Dale W. [R-AL-5].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Became Public Law No: 118-179.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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