District courts are the general trial courts of the federal court system in the United States, where most federal cases begin. They have jurisdiction over civil and criminal matters, and judges in district courts can rule on legal issues and oversee jury trials. Each state has at least one district court, and larger states may have multiple districts. Decisions made in district courts can be appealed to the U.S. Courts of Appeals.
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