Number: RS21735
Title: U.S. District and Circuit Court Nominations: A Diagram of Customary Procedures
Authors: Mitchel A. Sollenberger, Government and Finance Division 
Abstract: This report summarizes both the informal and formal rules for reviewing lower court judicial nominations. In addition, a diagram highlights the customary procedures for the confirmation process, to which there might be exceptions related to a specific nomination.
Pages: 4
Date: Updated February 12, 2004