When courts have heavy caseloads or unanticipated personnel needs, an Intracircuit Assignment, or assignment of a federal judge from one jurisdiction to another, can be requested to assist with the timely progression of cases. Visiting judges help address increased caseloads, while also facilitating the exchange of ideas and practices within the Judiciary. Intracircuit Assignments are typically requested by the chief judge of a hosting court and are approved by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
In 2024, the Federal Circuit resumed its visiting judge program and has since had 14 judges sit by designation, with plans to host more judges in the future. A list of past Federal Circuit Intracircuit Assignments is provided below.
| Month and Year | Visiting Judge |
|---|---|
| February 2024 | District Judge Cathy Ann Bencivengo – Southern District of California |
| April 2024 | District Judge Alan D Albright – Western District of Texas |
| June 2024 | District Judge Claire C. Cecchi – District of New Jersey |
| July 2024 | District Judge Amos L. Mazzant – Eastern District of Texas |
| September 2024 | District Judge John F. Murphy – Eastern District of Pennsylvania |
| December 2024 | District Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III – Eastern District of Texas |
| January 2025 | District Judge Rodney Gilstrap – Eastern District of Texas |
| February 2025 | District Judge Mitchell S. Goldberg – Eastern District of Pennsylvania |
| March 2025 | District Judge Mark A. Barnett – Court of International Trade |
| May 2025 | District Judge Mark C. Scarsi – Central District of California |
| June 2025 | District Judge Jennifer L. Hall – District of Delaware |
| July 2025 | District Judge Renee Marie Bumb – District of New Jersey District Judge Nina Y. Wang – District of Colorado |
| September 2025 | District Judge Richard G. Andrews – District of Delaware |
| November 2025 | District Judge John H. Chun – Western District of Washington |