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The 94 '''United States District Courts''' are the trial courts of the | The 94 '''United States District Courts''' are the first-level trial courts in the [[U.S. judicial system]], created under the authority of Article III of the [[U.S. Constitution]]. Each state has at least one district court, with larger states having several districts. Each district court is individually administered under the direction of a designated [[chief judge]]. Direct supervision of the district courts is handled by the [[United States Courts of Appeals]]. | ||
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Revision as of 10:36, 5 February 2023
The 94 United States District Courts are the first-level trial courts in the U.S. judicial system, created under the authority of Article III of the U.S. Constitution. Each state has at least one district court, with larger states having several districts. Each district court is individually administered under the direction of a designated chief judge. Direct supervision of the district courts is handled by the United States Courts of Appeals.