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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.
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Print number: 118_S_1878
Sponsor: Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK]
Process start date: 2023-06-08
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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 118_S_1878.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-06-08.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • 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.
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 2025-12-30.

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