Number: RL33189
Title: Proposals in the 109th Congress to Split the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
Authors: R. Sam Garrett, Government and Finance Division 
Abstract: This report provides information and analysis on the debate concerning proposals to split the Ninth Circuit. The debate over splitting the Ninth Circuit generally focuses on six areas: (1) geography and population, (2) judgeships and caseloads, (3) how quickly the circuit disposes of cases, (4) cost of splitting the circuit, (5) en banc procedures, and (6) the circuit's rulings. Splitting the Ninth Circuit would have different effects in each of these six areas.
Pages: 42
Date: November 22, 2006