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The Federal Courts of the United States

The U.S. Courts were created under Article III of the Constitution to administer justice fairly and impartially, within the jurisdiction established by the Constitution and Congress. This site will help you learn more about the Judicial Branch and its work.

Find a Federal Court

Find a federal court by location or court name.

Find a Form

Search for national federal court forms by keyword, number or category.


Judiciary News

Study Confirms Positive Impact of Early Release Initiative

The Judiciary is making increased use of early release from supervision as a way to allow low-risk former supervisees to get their lives on track earlier than they otherwise could.


Rules and Forms Amendments

Learn about amendments to the Federal Rules of Practice & Procedure and forms, which became effective Dec. 1, 2024.

New Caseload Statistics

Review Federal Judicial Caseload Statistics to find federal court data for the 12-month period ending March 31, 2024.

2023 Director's Annual Report

Read about major activities of the federal Judiciary and the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts in 2023.