A Page of History: The Evolution of Federal Court Governance

Federal Judicial Center gov.ntis.ava21128vnb1 4091-V/01 A Page of History: The Evolution of Federal Court Governance Narrated by the FJC's Deputy Director, Russell Wheeler, this video highlights turning points in the development of the administration of the federal judiciary. The overview covers the Judiciary Act of 1789 through the creation of the Judicial Conference and subsequent agencies like the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts and the FJC, as well as the appointment of Circuit Executives.