Adding Federal Judges to District Courts to Reduce Case Backlogs
This law addresses delays in federal courts by authorizing the creation of dozens of new, permanent district judge positions across the country. By increasing judicial capacity in two phases (starting 2025 and 2029), the Act aims to deal with increased filings. This change is intended to tackle the current backlog of nearly 700,000 pending cases identified as of March 2023.
Key points
Creation of numerous new permanent federal district judgeships to tackle the current backlog of pending cases, noting that filings have increased by 30% since the last comprehensive legislation.
New appointments will occur in two main phases, starting in January 2025 and January 2029, focusing on specific districts listed in the bill.
Conversion of several existing temporary judicial positions into permanent roles in designated districts.
Requires a GAO report identifying vacant or underused Federal courthouses within one year of enactment.
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