The United States District Courts are trial courts of general federal jurisdiction. Each state has at least one district and may have as many as four districts. Each district may be further divided into divisions. District court judges are appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate. District court judges may appoint United States magistrate judges to assist them with their judicial duties.
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