What it does
- Hears appeals from the district courts within the circuit
- Reviews federal agency decisions within its jurisdiction
- Decides public lands and federal Indian law appeals
Matters it hears
- Energy and natural resources appeals
- Public lands and environmental appeals
- Federal Indian law matters
- Civil and criminal appeals generally
Appeals & review
Appeals generally go to Supreme Court of the United States.
Appeal and review deadlines are short and strictly applied. Treat the decision date as the start of a clock.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which states does it cover?
- Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Utah and Wyoming.
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