Understanding Federal Courts


Court Role and Structure  
Understanding Federal and State Courts
Federal Courts Links
Introduction to Appellate Court
Introduction to Federal Courts
Glossaries: Glossary of Legal Terms  and Court of Appeals General Glossary

In-depth information: A Journalist's Guide to the Federal Judiciary
Covering a case filed in the Ninth Circuit: Document access is via Case Management/Electronic Case Files (CM/ECF).
Obtaining Free Court Orders from GovInfo.gov: Many of the orders issued by judges are available at no charge, online.  Click on “United States Courts Opinions.”

Federal Judiciary News Releases
Federal Court Locator
Statistics & Reports
Statistics about the Ninth Circuit: Annual Reports

Courtroom Procedures and Calendars


Camera Guidelines
Camera Application Form
Electronic Devices Policy
Court Calendars

Judges


Judges of the appellate court in order of seniority
Judicial Vacancies and Nominations
Judicial Appointments
Judicial Impartiality