Federal Judicial Center Operational Status:

Due to a lapse in appropriations, the Federal Judicial Center (Center) has ceased all non-excepted activities until funding is restored.

The Center will post any changes in operational status on this web page. Please check back for updates.

U.S. Circuit Courts for the Districts of Washington: Legislative History

February 22, 1889 25 Stat. 676	Congress established the U.S. Circuit Court for the District of Washington and assigned the district to the Ninth Circuit. The act became effective upon the admission of the State of Washington on November 11, 1889.
March 2, 1905 33 Stat. 824	This act divided Washington into the eastern and western judicial districts and created a U.S. circuit court in each district.
March 3, 1911 36 Stat. 1087	Congress abolished the U.S. circuit courts, effective January 1, 1912.

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