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CASE LOAD Act of 2023

3/12/2024, 11:07 AM

Summary of Bill S 1771

The CASE LOAD Act of 2023, also known as Bill 118 s 1771, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to address the growing caseloads of federal judges by increasing the number of judgeships in certain federal courts.

Specifically, the CASE LOAD Act proposes to create additional judgeships in the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, the US District Court for the Central District of California, and the US District Court for the Southern District of California. These additional judgeships are intended to help alleviate the heavy caseloads currently facing judges in these courts, which can lead to delays in the administration of justice.

In addition to creating new judgeships, the CASE LOAD Act also includes provisions for the appointment and confirmation of new judges. The bill outlines the process for nominating and confirming these new judges, ensuring that they are qualified and capable of handling the workload of their respective courts. Overall, the CASE LOAD Act of 2023 aims to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the federal court system by addressing the issue of growing caseloads. By creating new judgeships and streamlining the appointment process, this bill seeks to ensure that cases are heard in a timely manner and that justice is served for all parties involved.

Congressional Summary of S 1771

Creating Additional Seats to Ease Legally Overburdened Adjudicators' Dockets Act of 2023 or the CASE LOAD Act of 2023

This bill increases the total number of U.S. district court judgeships for the Eastern District of California. Specifically, the bill incrementally increases the number from 6 to 11 by 2029.

Current Status of Bill S 1771

Bill S 1771 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 31, 2023. Bill S 1771 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on May 31, 2023.  Bill S 1771's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1846) as of May 31, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1771

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1771

Primary Policy Focus

Law

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1771

CASE LOAD Act of 2023
CASE LOAD Act of 2023
Creating Additional Seats to Ease Legally Overburdened Adjudicators’ Dockets Act of 2023
A bill to authorize additional district judges for the district court for the eastern district of California.

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