Title 28, Judiciary and Judicial ProcedureRelease 119-102
§563 Oath of Office
Title 28 › PART II — DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE › CHAPTER 37 — UNITED STATES MARSHALS SERVICE › § 563
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Before starting work, the Director, every U.S. marshal, and each law enforcement officer of the Service must swear or promise to perform their duties faithfully.
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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
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102