2018 US Code
Title 28 - Judiciary and Judicial Procedure
Part II - Department of Justice
Chapter 37 - United States Marshals Service
Sec. 563 - Oath of office

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Citation 28 U.S.C. § 563 (2018)
Section Name §563. Oath of office
Section Text

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.

Source Credit

(Added Pub. L. 100–690, title VII, §7608(a)(1), Nov. 18, 1988, 102 Stat. 4513.)

Editorial Notes PRIOR PROVISIONS

A 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.

Publication Title United States Code, 2018 Edition, Title 28 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 28 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE
PART II - DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
CHAPTER 37 - UNITED STATES MARSHALS SERVICE
Sec. 563 - Oath of office
Contains section 563
Date 2018
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 14, 2019
Positive Law Yes
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 80 Stat. 619
102 Stat. 4513
Public Law References Public Law 89-554, Public Law 100-690
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