United States Court of Appeals For The Eighth Circuit

The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit (in case citations, 8th Cir.) is a federal court with appellate jurisdiction over the district courts in the following districts:

  • Eastern District of Arkansas
  • Western District of Arkansas
  • Northern District of Iowa
  • Southern District of Iowa
  • District of Minnesota
  • Eastern District of Missouri
  • Western District of Missouri
  • District of Nebraska
  • District of North Dakota
  • District of South Dakota

The court is composed of eleven active judges and is based at the Thomas F. Eagleton United States Courthouse in St. Louis, Missouri. It is one of thirteen United States courts of appeals.

Read more about United States Court Of Appeals For The Eighth Circuit:  Composition, Current Composition of The Court, List of Former Judges, Chief Judges, Succession of Seats

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