28 U.S.C. § 454Chapter 21

§454. Practice of law by justices and judges

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§454. Practice of law by justices and judges

Any justice or judge appointed under the authority of the United States who engages in the practice of law is guilty of a high misdemeanor.

Historical and Revision Notes

Based on title 28, U.S.C., 1940 ed., §373 (Mar. 3, 1911, ch. 231, §258, 36 Stat. 1161).

Changes in phraseology were made.

Last amended: December 31, 2024

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