The Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals

The Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals is a federal appellate court that reviews cases decided by district courts within its jurisdiction, which includes six states: Oklahoma, Kansas, New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming, and Utah. It evaluates whether legal standards were correctly applied and ensures the law is consistently interpreted across these states. The court does not hear new evidence but reviews legal arguments and lower court decisions. Its decisions help shape federal law and bind future cases within its jurisdiction, serving as a critical step in the federal judicial process.