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Ninth Circuit Court Split and New Judgeships

This act divides the large Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals into two smaller circuits, aiming to streamline case processing. This means citizens in certain states will have their cases heard by the new Twelfth Circuit, potentially affecting the speed and accessibility of justice. Additionally, more judges will be appointed to help reduce court backlogs.
Key points
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals will be split into two: the New Ninth Circuit (California, Guam, Hawaii, Northern Mariana Islands) and the Twelfth Circuit (Alaska, Arizona, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Washington).
A total of 5 new circuit judges will be appointed, increasing the courts' capacity to handle cases.
Judges from the current Ninth Circuit will be assigned to the new circuits based on their duty station, with senior judges having the option to choose their circuit.
Cases already filed will either continue as before or be transferred to the appropriate new circuit to ensure continuity of proceedings.
Temporary assignment of judges between the new circuits is allowed to improve court efficiency and manage caseloads.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_634
Sponsor: Rep. Simpson, Michael K. [R-ID-2]
Process start date: 2025-01-22
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Judgeship and Reorganization Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_634.

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 2025-01-22.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals will be split into two: the New Ninth Circuit (California, Guam, Hawaii, Northern Mariana Islands) and the Twelfth Circuit (Alaska, Arizona, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Washington).
  • A total of 5 new circuit judges will be appointed, increasing the courts' capacity to handle cases.
  • Judges from the current Ninth Circuit will be assigned to the new circuits based on their duty station, with senior judges having the option to choose their circuit.
  • Cases already filed will either continue as before or be transferred to the appropriate new circuit to ensure continuity of proceedings.
  • Temporary assignment of judges between the new circuits is allowed to improve court efficiency and manage caseloads.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Simpson, Michael K. [R-ID-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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