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28 U.S.C. § 563

U.S. CodeFederalPositive Law
Oath of office
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Title
28 — Judiciary and Judicial Procedure
Chapter
PTII/CH37
Release
119-84
Release Date
2026-04-17

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The Director and each United States marshal and law enforcement officer of the Service, before taking office, shall take an oath or affirmation to faithfully execute the duties of that office. (Added Pub. L. 100–690, title VII, § 7608(a)(1), Nov. 18, 1988, 102 Stat. 4513.) Editorial Notes Prior ProvisionsA prior section 563, added Pub. L. 89–554, § 4(c), Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 619, specifically stated the oath of office to be taken, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 100–690, § 7608(a)(1). See section 561(h) of this title.

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