Title 40 — Public Buildings, Property, and WorksRelease 119-73
§6102 Regulations
Title 40 › Subtitle SUBTITLE II— - PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND WORKS › Part PART C— - FEDERAL BUILDING COMPLEXES › Chapter CHAPTER 61— - UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT BUILDING AND GROUNDS › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER I— - GENERAL › § 6102
Summary
Beyond subchapter IV, the Marshal may make rules, with the Chief Justice's approval, to protect the Supreme Court building, people, and property and to keep order and proper behavior inside. Those rules must be posted where the public can see at the building and be available in writing.
Full Legal Text
Title 40, §6102
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(a)In addition to the restrictions and requirements specified in subchapter IV, the Marshal of the Supreme Court may prescribe regulations, approved by the Chief Justice of the United States, that are necessary for—
(1)the adequate protection of the Supreme Court Building and grounds and of individuals and property in the Building and grounds; and
(2)the maintenance of suitable order and decorum within the Building and grounds.
(b)All regulations prescribed under this section shall be posted in a public place at the Building and shall be made reasonably available to the public in writing.
Legislative History
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Historical and Revision Notes
Revised SectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 610240:13l.Aug. 18, 1949, ch. 479, § 7, 63 Stat. 617; Pub. L. 97–390, § 1(b), Dec. 29, 1982, 96 Stat. 1957. In subsection (a), before clause (1), the word “are” is substituted for “may be deemed” for clarity. In clause (1), the word “individuals” is substituted for “persons” for clarity.
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40 U.S.C. § 6102
Title 40 — Public Buildings, Property, and Works
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73