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U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit

Mar. 19, 2009

Federal Judiciary Calls for Additional Judgeships Again

Citing increased caseloads, the federal judiciary renewed its call Tuesday for additional judgeships, including several in California.

By Lawrence Hurley
Daily Journal Staff Writer

WASHINGTON - Citing increased caseloads, the federal judiciary renewed its call Tuesday for additional judgeships, including several in California.

If Congress were to act on the request, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals would receive four permanent judgeships and one temporary judgeship.

California also would receive 12 permanent new district court judges, four each in the Northern, East...

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