Suppose a defendant has appealed the decision made at the federal district court to her region's federal appeals court. Her case was heard by a panel of three judges at the federal appeals court, who ruled unfavorably, and now she is seeking an additional appeal to hopefully be heard by the entire circuit court. If she is permitted to present her case to the full circuit court, what is this called?

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If a defendant is seeking an additional appeal to be heard by the entire circuit court, it is called an en banc review. This means that all of the judges in the circuit court will hear and decide on the case, rather than just a panel of judges. A writ of certiorari is a legal document used to request that a higher court review a lower court's decision. A final appeal is not a specific legal term, and amicus curiae refers to a person or organization that files a brief in a case as a friend of the court, offering additional information or perspective.

Suppose a Defendant Has Appealed the Decision Made at the Federal