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U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit

Rule Set: Local Rules of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit

Rule: 47.2

Jurisdiction: CAFC

Bluebook Citation: Fed. Cir. R. 47.2

All Rules: Fed. Cir. Local Rules, complete index

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(a) Panels. When not heard en banc, cases and controversies will be heard and determined by a panel consisting of an odd number of at least three judges. A panel generally will include no more than one senior judge. See 28 U.S.C. § 46(c).

(b) Assignment of Cases. Assignment of cases to panels will be made so as to provide each judge with a representative cross-section of the fields of law within the jurisdiction of the court. See 28 U.S.C. § 46(b). Federal Circuit Rules of Practice (December 1, 2025) (Return to Table of Contents)

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