Title 28 — Judiciary and Judicial ProcedureRelease 119-73

§563 Oath of office

Title 28 › Part PART II— - DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE › Chapter CHAPTER 37— - UNITED STATES MARSHALS SERVICE › § 563

Last updated Apr 6, 2026|Official source

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Title 28, §563

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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.

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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.

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28 U.S.C. § 563

Title 28 — Judiciary and Judicial Procedure

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Apr 6, 2026

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