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US circuit courts of appeals

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

The US Circuit Courts of Appeals are intermediate appellate courts within the federal judiciary system that review decisions of federal district courts, regulatory commissions, and certain other federal courts. They do not hold trials but rather reassess cases to ensure correct application of the law.