Are federal district court the lowest level of the federal court system?

Answer 1

In the Federal Court System, the US District Courts ARE the lowest level of court, and have original jurisdiction (over FEDERAL offenses) within their assigned districts (of which, I believe, there are 94).

Answer 2

Yes. There are 13 "circuits." Eleven regional circuits covering the states; the District of Columbia Circuit covering Washington, D.C. ; and one Federal Circuit. There are 94 districts within the circuits, each district having its own district court or courts depending on the size of the district.

Answer 3

Yes, the 94 US District Courts are the lowest level of the federal court system because they conduct trials and are the point of entry to the federal judiciary.

Answer 4

Yes.

The 94 US District Courts are the principle trial courts in the federal court system, and handle the majority of cases.

Answer 5

Yes they are the court where any case in the federal system begins its life.

Answer 6

Yes, that would be a good description. They ARE the lowest level courts in the federal system.

Answer 7

Yes, US District Courts are the intial level of the federal court system.