America’s federal court system is made up of district courts, known as trial courts, appellate courts, and the U.S. Supreme Court.
The country is split into 13 circuits: 11 regional circuits, plus the D.C. circuit and federal circuit, which deals with specialized issues like patent law.
Supreme Court’s New Circuit Assignments
America’s federal court system is made up of district courts, known as trial courts, appellate courts, and the U.S. Supreme Court.
The country is split into 13 circuits: 11 regional circuits, plus the D.C. circuit and federal circuit, which deals with specialized issues like patent law.