United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, Federal appellate court in Atlanta, United States
The United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit is a federal appellate court located at 56 Forsyth Street in Atlanta, Georgia, reviewing cases from district courts in Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. The court operates with a panel of judges who hear arguments and issue rulings on legal questions arising across the southeastern region.
The court began operations on October 1, 1981, after Congress divided the Fifth Circuit to create a separate jurisdiction for three southeastern states. This reorganization responded to growing caseloads in an expanding region with different legal needs.
The courthouse bears the name of Elbert P. Tuttle, a federal judge who made substantial contributions to civil rights advancement during the 1960s.
The court accepts appeals from nine federal district courts and operates every weekday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern Time. Visitors should expect security screening and note that access to public areas may be limited depending on scheduled hearings.
Decisions made before October 1981 by the Fifth Circuit remain binding precedents in the Eleventh Circuit due to their historical connection. This continuity means that judges still refer to rulings from a time when the jurisdiction covered a larger geographic area.
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