The bill would split the current Ninth Circuit into two federal appeals circuits. The new Ninth Circuit would cover California, Guam, Hawaii, and the Northern Mariana Islands. The new Twelfth Circuit would cover Alaska, Arizona, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington. The bill would also change the number of judges and court locations, set rules for assigning judges and moving pending cases, and allow the two circuits to share judges and coordinate some administrative work. It authorizes funding for implementation, including additional court facilities. The bill was referred to the House Judiciary Committee.
If enacted, the bill would change which federal appeals court handles cases from the listed states and territories. It sets rules for transferring some cases already filed. The bill does not describe a direct effect on individuals beyond these court changes.
The bill authorizes such sums as may be necessary to carry it out, including funding for additional court facilities. It does not state a specific amount.
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