The Office of the Circuit Executive was created by statute to provide
professional administrative staffing to circuit councils, which are composed
primarily of judges engaged full-time in deciding cases.
The Office of the Circuit Executive (OCE) provides administrative support to the
Judicial Council of the Ninth Circuit and its various committees. It also provides
direct services to all the judicial court units in the circuit. All OCE responsibilities
flow from directives of the Judicial Council or the Chief Judge of the Ninth Circuit. The
OCE is organized around the council's core functions.
Mission Statement
The Office of the Circuit Executive is committed to providing professional support to the judicial council and courts of the Ninth Circuit and ensuring the highest level of public trust in the administration of justice. This support includes identifying needs, conducting studies, proactively developing and implementing innovative policies, providing training, public information and human resources support, coordinating building and automation projects, and advising the council on procedural and ethical matters.
Circuit Executive's Office
Contact Information
ph: (415)355-8800
fax: (415)355-8901
Mailing Address
Office of the Circuit Executive
U.S. Courts for the Ninth Circuit
P.O. Box 193939
San Francisco, CA 94119-3939
