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H.R. 3654 (103rd)

Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Reorganization Act of 1993

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22 November 1993

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Intellectual Property and Judicial Administration.

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Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Reorganization Act of 1993 - Divides the current U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit into the following two circuits: (1) the Ninth Circuit, composed of the States of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, Hawaii, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and the Northern and Eastern Districts of California, consisting of 14 judges, and holding regular sessions in San Francisco, Portland, and Seattle; and (2) the Twelfth Circuit, composed of the States of Arizona, Nevada, and the Central and Southern Districts of California, consisting of 14 judges, and holding regular sessions in Los Angeles, Reno, and Phoenix. Designates the judges of the Courts of Appeals for the Ninth and Twelfth Circuits whose official duty stations are in California as the Intercircuit California En Banc Court which shall convene as necessary to resolve any conflict between decisions of the Courts of Appeals for the Ninth and Twelfth Circuits that results or is likely to result in the imposition of inconsistent or otherwise nonuniform Federal law within California. Establishes procedures regarding rehearings by, and service as the clerk of, the Intercircuit Court. Sets forth provisions regarding: (1) assignment and seniority of judges in the Ninth and Twelfth Circuits; (2) pending proceedings; and (3) transition. Makes this Act effective October 1, 1994.

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