How many federal judicial districts are in the US?

Answer 1

The US federal government is divided into 13 appellate circuits, overseen by the US Court of Appeals Circuit Courts. Twelve have territorial jurisdiction over specific regions of the United States and its territories; one has nationwide jurisdiction over special subject matter cases (The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit).

Answer 2

There are 13 circuits in the federal court system. The various states and U. S. possessions are divided into 11 circuits. Then there are the District of Columbia Circuit and the Federal Circuit. The Federal Circuit is unique in that it has nationwide jurisdiction but only as to certain types of matters.

Answer 3

There are thirteen federal circuit courts, called the US Courts of Appeals Circuit Courts. Twelve have territorial jurisdiction over cases being appealed from US District Courts within their regions. The thirteenth, the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, has nationwide subject-matter jurisdiction over certain classes of cases, like patent disputes, international trade issues, certain monetary claims against the United States, etc.

Answer 4

There are a total of 94 Judicial Districts in the federal court system served by 13 US Court of Appeals Circuit Courts.

Answer 5

There are a total of 89 federal judicial districts in the 50 states, or 94 if you count the 5 additional districts in US territories.

Answer 6

94

Answer 7

12

Answer 8

13

Answer 9

13 A+