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JUDGES Act
12/31/2022, 5:04 AM
Summary of Bill HR 4885
The JUDGES Act proposes to create 65 new federal judgeships, including 9 new appellate court judgeships and 56 new district court judgeships. These new positions would be distributed among the various federal judicial districts based on need and caseload data.
In addition to creating new judgeships, the bill also includes provisions for the temporary assignment of retired judges to help with the backlog of cases. This would provide additional resources to the federal judiciary and help expedite the resolution of cases. Overall, the JUDGES Act aims to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the federal court system by increasing the number of judges available to hear cases. This would ultimately benefit both the judiciary and the American people by ensuring that justice is served in a timely manner.
Congressional Summary of HR 4885
Judicial Understaffing Delays Getting Emergencies Solved Act or the JUDGES Act
This bill requires the appointment of additional U.S. district court judges, converts certain temporary district court judgeships into permanent judgeships, and requires the Government Accountability Office to report on vacant or underused federal courthouses.
Specifically, the bill requires the appointment of 39 district court judges on or after January 21, 2025, in specified judicial districts in Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, and Texas.
Further, 38 district court judges must be appointed on or after January 21, 2029, in specified judicial districts in Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, New Jersey, New York, and Texas.
Additionally, the bill converts certain temporary district court judgeships to permanent judgeships in specified judicial districts in Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Kansas, Missouri, New Mexico, North Carolina, and Texas.
