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The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit (in case citations, 9th Cir.) is the U.S. federal court of appeals that has appellate jurisdiction over the U.S. district courts for the following federal judicial districts:

Ninth Circuit opinions (along with those of several other circuits) dating back to January 2008 are available for free with advanced search capabilities at the Government Printing Office's Federal Digital System here.

The United States Courts for the Ninth Circuit consists of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals along with district and bankruptcy courts in the 15 federal judicial districts that comprise the circuit, and associated administrative units that provide various court services.

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit Announcements As of October 1, 2023, the court is processing all new appeals and petitions through the court’s new Appellate Case Management System (ACMS). Cases opened before October 1, 2023 in CM/ECF will continue to be processed in CM/ECF unless the court directs otherwise. Filing

The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit (in case citations, 9th Cir.) is the largest of the 13 appeals courts in the United States 's federal court system. It hears cases from federal trials courts in nine western states and two Pacific Island jurisdictions. [1]

6 days ago · President Donald Trump appointed 10 judges to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals in his first term. It oversees western states, including liberal California.

Court Role and Structure The judicial branch is one of the three separate and distinct branches of the federal government. Court Role and Structure The judicial branch is one of the three separate and distinct branches of the federal government.

The handbook contains the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure, the Ninth Circuit Rules, and, following certain rules, Circuit Advisory Committee Notes. The committee’s role in assisting the Court is more fully defined by 9th Cir. R. 47-2.

The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit is a federal appellate court with appellate jurisdiction. It hears appeals from all of the circuit courts within its jurisdiction and its rulings may be appealed to the Supreme Court of the United States.