This bill establishes a new Office of Inspector General for the Judicial Branch to oversee ethics and misconduct in the federal court system. The Inspector General would be appointed by the Chief Justice of the United States following consultation with congressional leadership, would serve four-year terms, and would have broad investigative powers including the ability to subpoena witnesses and documents, conduct audits, and recommend legislative changes. The office would investigate alleged misconduct by federal judges and justices (except for reviewing the merits of judicial decisions), report findings to Congress and the Chief Justice, and refer potential criminal violations to the Attorney General. The bill also provides whistleblower protections for judicial branch employees who report misconduct or violations of federal law. No specific funding amount or implementation timeline is specified in the legislation.
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