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The Court System

Judiciary Act of 1789

How many judges serve on the circuit courts?

It varies depending on the respective circuit court. For example, there are current 24 judges on the Sixth Circuit—eight senior judges and 16 judges. The Ninth Circuit—the largest circuit court in the country—has 48 judges; 21 of those judges are senior judges.



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