Guide to the U.S. Federal Court System

I don't often have to navigate through the U.S. court system but I've always thought having a handy guide would help, given the huge differences between the Canadian and American justice systems.

The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, the judicial branch of the American government, has prepared a Journalist's Guide to the U.S. Courts.

It is intended for reporters but the information will be useful to anyone who needs to figure out who does what South of the border when it comes to federal courts.

The Guide covers federal district courts, bankruptcy courts and federal appellate courts.