Journalist's Guide

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A Journalist's Guide to the Federal Courts

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Introduction

Federal District Courts
Key Players
Types and Sources of Court Information
A Criminal Case
The Trial
A Civil Case
Bankruptcy Courts
Federal Appellate Courts
The Appeals Process
Key Players
Types and Sources of Court Information

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