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28 U.S.C. § 563

Oath of office

United States · Title 28 — JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE · Status: effective

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28 U.S.C. § 563, Oath of office, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/465022
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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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  • Enacted byPub. L. 100-690(H.R. 5210)1988-11-18
    Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988
    House: no recorded tallySenate: no recorded tally