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Specific Information on Federal Courts

 

U.S. Supreme Court

Number of Justices Nine
Justice reach office Nominated by the President, confirmed by the Senate, serve for life
Jurisdiction Appellate and Original

U.S. Courts of Appeals

Number of Circuits Thirteen circuit courts, eleven regional, Washington, D.C. and Federal
Justices reach office Nominated by the President, confirmed by the Senate, serve for life
Jurisdiction Appellate

U.S. District Courts

Number of Courts Ninety four: 89 throughout the 50 states, Puerto Rico, D.C. and 3 territories
Judges reach office Nominated by the President, confirmed by the Senate, serve for life
Jurisdiction Original 

U.S. Magistrates

Number Each U.S. District Court has a number assigned to it
Magistrates reach office Vote of active District Court judges in district, eight year term
Jurisdiction Limited

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