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Judicial System Structure
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District Courts
General trial courts of the U.S. federal court system where cases are first tried.
Bankruptcy Courts
Specialized courts within the district courts that handle only bankruptcy cases, allowing for efficient resolution of such matters.
Magistrate Judges
Judicial officers who assist district judges in getting cases ready for trial. They may also preside over minor cases and pretrial matters.
Circuit Courts of Appeal
Intermediate appellate courts in the U.S. federal court system that review the decisions of district courts within their respective circuits.
The Supreme Court
The highest court in the U.S. judicial system which has the ultimate appellate jurisdiction over all federal and state court cases involving issues of federal law.
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