Federal Court Overhaul: Splitting Circuits and Adding Judgeships
This bill reorganizes the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals by splitting it into two smaller circuits (the New Ninth and the Twelfth) and establishes new judgeships for both the appellate and district courts. Additionally, the bill converts certain temporary judgeships into permanent positions and outlines the assignment of judges to the new structures. Most changes are set to take effect one year after enactment.
Key points
Division of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals into two smaller circuits: the New Ninth (California, Guam, Hawaii, Northern Mariana Islands) and the Twelfth (Alaska, Arizona, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Washington).
Creation of 66 new district court judgeships across various states, including California, Texas, Florida, and Arizona.
Conversion of several existing temporary judgeships into permanent positions within specific districts.
Status:
Expired
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