FEDERAL · U.S. CODE

Title 28 — Judiciary and Judicial Procedure

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§ Rule A. Scope of RulesRule A. Scope of Rules

§ Rule B. In Personam Actions: Attachment Rule B. In Personam Actions: Attachment and Garnishment

§ Rule C. In Rem Actions: Special ProvisioRule C. In Rem Actions: Special Provisions

§ Rule D. Possessory, Petitory, and PartitRule D. Possessory, Petitory, and Partition Actions

§ Rule E. Actions in Rem and Quasi in Rem:Rule E. Actions in Rem and Quasi in Rem: General Provisions

§ Rule F. Limitation of LiabilityRule F. Limitation of Liability

§ Rule G. Forfeiture Actions in RemRule G. Forfeiture Actions in Rem

§ Form 1A. Notice of Appeal to a Court of Form 1A. Notice of Appeal to a Court of Appeals From a Judgment of a District Court

§ Form 1B. Notice of Appeal to a Court of Form 1B. Notice of Appeal to a Court of Appeals From an Appealable Order of a District Court

§ Rule 1. Review of Social Security DecisiRule 1. Review of Social Security Decisions Under 42 U.S.C. §405(g)

§ Rule 1. Scope and PurposeRule 1. Scope and Purpose

§ Rule 1. Scope of Rules; Definition; TitlRule 1. Scope of Rules; Definition; Title

§ Form 2. Notice of Appeal to a Court of AForm 2. Notice of Appeal to a Court of Appeals From a Decision of the United States Tax Court

§ Rule 2. ComplaintRule 2. Complaint

§ Rule 2. One Form of ActionRule 2. One Form of Action

§ Rule 2. Suspension of RulesRule 2. Suspension of Rules

§ Form 3. Petition for Review of Order of Form 3. Petition for Review of Order of an Agency, Board, Commission or Officer

§ Rule 3. Appeal as of Right—How TakenRule 3. Appeal as of Right—How Taken

§ Rule 3. Commencing an ActionRule 3. Commencing an Action

§ Rule 3. ServiceRule 3. Service

§ Rule 4. Answer; Motions; TimeRule 4. Answer; Motions; Time

§ Rule 4. Appeal as of Right—When TakenRule 4. Appeal as of Right—When Taken

§ Rule 4. SummonsRule 4. Summons

§ Form 5. Notice of Appeal to a Court of AForm 5. Notice of Appeal to a Court of Appeals From a Judgment or Order of a District Court or a Bankruptcy Appellate Panel

§ Rule 5. Appeal by PermissionRule 5. Appeal by Permission

§ Rule 5. Presenting the Action for DecisiRule 5. Presenting the Action for Decision

§ Rule 5. Serving and Filing Pleadings andRule 5. Serving and Filing Pleadings and Other Papers

§ Rule 6. Appeal in a Bankruptcy Case or PRule 6. Appeal in a Bankruptcy Case or Proceeding

§ Rule 6. Computing and Extending Time; TiRule 6. Computing and Extending Time; Time for Motion Papers

§ Rule 6. Plaintiff's BriefRule 6. Plaintiff's Brief

§ Form 7. Declaration of Inmate FilingForm 7. Declaration of Inmate Filing

§ Rule 7. Bond for Costs on Appeal in a CiRule 7. Bond for Costs on Appeal in a Civil Case

§ Rule 7. Commissioner's BriefRule 7. Commissioner's Brief

§ Rule 7. Pleadings Allowed; Form of MotioRule 7. Pleadings Allowed; Form of Motions and Other Papers

§ Rule 8. General Rules of PleadingRule 8. General Rules of Pleading

§ Rule 8. Reply BriefRule 8. Reply Brief

§ Rule 8. Stay or Injunction Pending AppeaRule 8. Stay or Injunction Pending Appeal

§ Rule 9. Pleading Special MattersRule 9. Pleading Special Matters

§ Rule 9. Release in a Criminal CaseRule 9. Release in a Criminal Case

§ Rule 10. Form of PleadingsRule 10. Form of Pleadings

§ Rule 10. The Record on AppealRule 10. The Record on Appeal

§ Rule 11. Forwarding the RecordRule 11. Forwarding the Record

§ Rule 11. Signing Pleadings, Motions, andRule 11. Signing Pleadings, Motions, and Other Papers; Representations to the Court; Sanctions

§ Rule 12. Defenses and Objections: When aRule 12. Defenses and Objections: When and How Presented; Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings; Consolidating Motions; Waiving Defenses; Pretrial Hearing

§ Rule 12. Docketing the Appeal; Filing a Rule 12. Docketing the Appeal; Filing a Representation Statement; Filing the Record

§ Rule 13. Appeals from the Tax CourtRule 13. Appeals from the Tax Court

§ Rule 13. Counterclaim and CrossclaimRule 13. Counterclaim and Crossclaim

§ Rule 14. Applicability of Other Rules toRule 14. Applicability of Other Rules to Appeals from the Tax Court

§ Rule 14. Third-Party PracticeRule 14. Third-Party Practice

§ Rule 15. Amended and Supplemental PleadiRule 15. Amended and Supplemental Pleadings

§ Rule 15. Review or Enforcement of an AgeRule 15. Review or Enforcement of an Agency Order—How Obtained; Intervention

§ Rule 16. Pretrial Conferences; SchedulinRule 16. Pretrial Conferences; Scheduling; Management

§ Rule 16. The Record on Review or EnforceRule 16. The Record on Review or Enforcement

§ Rule 17. Filing the RecordRule 17. Filing the Record

§ Rule 17. Plaintiff and Defendant; CapaciRule 17. Plaintiff and Defendant; Capacity; Public Officers

§ Rule 18. Joinder of ClaimsRule 18. Joinder of Claims

§ Rule 18. Stay Pending ReviewRule 18. Stay Pending Review

§ Rule 19. Required Joinder of PartiesRule 19. Required Joinder of Parties

§ Rule 19. Settlement of a Judgment EnforcRule 19. Settlement of a Judgment Enforcing an Agency Order in Part

§ Rule 20. Applicability of Rules to the RRule 20. Applicability of Rules to the Review or Enforcement of an Agency Order

§ Rule 20. Permissive Joinder of PartiesRule 20. Permissive Joinder of Parties

§ Rule 21. Misjoinder and Nonjoinder of PaRule 21. Misjoinder and Nonjoinder of Parties

§ Rule 21. Writs of Mandamus and ProhibitiRule 21. Writs of Mandamus and Prohibition, and Other Extraordinary Writs

§ Rule 22. InterpleaderRule 22. Interpleader

§ Rule 23. Class ActionsRule 23. Class Actions

§ Rule 23. Custody or Release of a PrisoneRule 23. Custody or Release of a Prisoner in a Habeas Corpus Proceeding

§ Rule 24. InterventionRule 24. Intervention

§ Rule 24. Proceeding in Forma PauperisRule 24. Proceeding in Forma Pauperis

§ Rule 25. Filing and ServiceRule 25. Filing and Service

§ Rule 25. Substitution of PartiesRule 25. Substitution of Parties

§ Rule 26. Computing and Extending TimeRule 26. Computing and Extending Time

§ Rule 26. Duty to Disclose; General ProviRule 26. Duty to Disclose; General Provisions Governing Discovery

§ Rule 27. Depositions to Perpetuate TestiRule 27. Depositions to Perpetuate Testimony

§ Rule 27. MotionsRule 27. Motions

§ Rule 28. BriefsRule 28. Briefs

§ Rule 28. Persons Before Whom DepositionsRule 28. Persons Before Whom Depositions May Be Taken

§ Rule 29. Brief of an Amicus CuriaeRule 29. Brief of an Amicus Curiae

§ Rule 29. Stipulations About Discovery PrRule 29. Stipulations About Discovery Procedure

§ Rule 30. Appendix to the BriefsRule 30. Appendix to the Briefs

§ Rule 30. Depositions by Oral ExaminationRule 30. Depositions by Oral Examination

§ Rule 31. Depositions by Written QuestionRule 31. Depositions by Written Questions

§ Rule 31. Serving and Filing BriefsRule 31. Serving and Filing Briefs

§ Rule 32. Form of Briefs, Appendices, andRule 32. Form of Briefs, Appendices, and Other Papers

§ Rule 32. Using Depositions in Court ProcRule 32. Using Depositions in Court Proceedings

§ Rule 33. Appeal ConferencesRule 33. Appeal Conferences

§ Rule 33. Interrogatories to PartiesRule 33. Interrogatories to Parties

§ Rule 34. Oral ArgumentRule 34. Oral Argument

§ Rule 34. Producing Documents, ElectronicRule 34. Producing Documents, Electronically Stored Information, and Tangible Things, or Entering onto Land, for Inspection and Other Purposes

§ Rule 35. Physical and Mental ExaminationRule 35. Physical and Mental Examinations

§ Rule 36. Entry of Judgment; NoticeRule 36. Entry of Judgment; Notice

§ Rule 36. Requests for AdmissionRule 36. Requests for Admission

§ Rule 37. Failure to Make Disclosures or Rule 37. Failure to Make Disclosures or to Cooperate in Discovery; Sanctions

§ Rule 37. Interest on JudgmentRule 37. Interest on Judgment

§ Rule 38. Frivolous Appeal—Damages and CoRule 38. Frivolous Appeal—Damages and Costs

§ Rule 38. Right to a Jury Trial; DemandRule 38. Right to a Jury Trial; Demand

§ Rule 39. CostsRule 39. Costs

§ Rule 39. Trial by Jury or by the CourtRule 39. Trial by Jury or by the Court

§ Rule 40. Panel Rehearing; En Banc DetermRule 40. Panel Rehearing; En Banc Determination

§ Rule 40. Scheduling Cases for TrialRule 40. Scheduling Cases for Trial

§ Rule 4.1. Serving Other ProcessRule 4.1. Serving Other Process

§ Rule 41. Dismissal of ActionsRule 41. Dismissal of Actions

§ Rule 41. Mandate: Contents; Issuance andRule 41. Mandate: Contents; Issuance and Effective Date; Stay

§ Rule 42. Consolidation; Separate TrialsRule 42. Consolidation; Separate Trials

§ Rule 42. Voluntary DismissalRule 42. Voluntary Dismissal

§ Rule 43. Substitution of PartiesRule 43. Substitution of Parties

§ Rule 43. Taking TestimonyRule 43. Taking Testimony

§ Rule 44. Case Involving a ConstitutionalRule 44. Case Involving a Constitutional Question When the United States or the Relevant State is Not a Party

§ Rule 44. Proving an Official RecordRule 44. Proving an Official Record

§ Rule 45. Clerk's DutiesRule 45. Clerk's Duties

§ Rule 45. SubpoenaRule 45. Subpoena

§ Rule 46. AttorneysRule 46. Attorneys

§ Rule 46. Objecting to a Ruling or OrderRule 46. Objecting to a Ruling or Order

§ Rule 47. Local Rules by Courts of AppealRule 47. Local Rules by Courts of Appeals

§ Rule 47. Selecting JurorsRule 47. Selecting Jurors

§ Rule 48. MastersRule 48. Masters

§ Rule 48. Number of Jurors; Verdict; PollRule 48. Number of Jurors; Verdict; Polling

§ Rule 49. Special Verdict; General VerdicRule 49. Special Verdict; General Verdict and Questions

§ Rule 50. Judgment as a Matter of Law in Rule 50. Judgment as a Matter of Law in a Jury Trial; Related Motion for a New Trial; Conditional Ruling

§ Rule 5.1. Constitutional Challenge to a Rule 5.1. Constitutional Challenge to a Statute—Notice, Certification, and Intervention

§ Rule 51. Instructions to the Jury; ObjecRule 51. Instructions to the Jury; Objections; Preserving a Claim of Error

§ Rule 5.2. Privacy Protection For FilingsRule 5.2. Privacy Protection For Filings Made with the Court

§ Rule 52. Findings and Conclusions by theRule 52. Findings and Conclusions by the Court; Judgment on Partial Findings

§ Rule 53. MastersRule 53. Masters

§ Rule 54. Judgment; CostsRule 54. Judgment; Costs

§ Rule 55. Default; Default JudgmentRule 55. Default; Default Judgment

§ Rule 56. Summary JudgmentRule 56. Summary Judgment

§ Rule 57. Declaratory JudgmentRule 57. Declaratory Judgment

§ Rule 58. Entering JudgmentRule 58. Entering Judgment

§ Rule 59. New Trial; Altering or AmendingRule 59. New Trial; Altering or Amending a Judgment

§ Rule 60. Relief from a Judgment or OrderRule 60. Relief from a Judgment or Order

§ Rule 61. Harmless ErrorRule 61. Harmless Error

§ Rule 62. Stay of Proceedings to Enforce Rule 62. Stay of Proceedings to Enforce a Judgment

§ Rule 63. Judge's Inability to ProceedRule 63. Judge's Inability to Proceed

§ Rule 64. Seizing a Person or PropertyRule 64. Seizing a Person or Property

§ Rule 65. Injunctions and Restraining OrdRule 65. Injunctions and Restraining Orders

§ Rule 66. ReceiversRule 66. Receivers

§ Rule 67. Deposit into CourtRule 67. Deposit into Court

§ Rule 68. Offer of JudgmentRule 68. Offer of Judgment

§ Rule 69. ExecutionRule 69. Execution

§ Rule 70. Enforcing a Judgment for a SpecRule 70. Enforcing a Judgment for a Specific Act

§ Rule 7.1. Disclosure StatementRule 7.1. Disclosure Statement

§ Rule 71. Enforcing Relief For or AgainstRule 71. Enforcing Relief For or Against a Nonparty

§ Rule 72. Magistrate Judges: Pretrial OrdRule 72. Magistrate Judges: Pretrial Order

§ Rule 73. Magistrate Judges: Trial by ConRule 73. Magistrate Judges: Trial by Consent; Appeal

§ Rule 77. Conducting Business; Clerk's AuRule 77. Conducting Business; Clerk's Authority; Notice of an Order or Judgment

§ Rule 78. Hearing Motions; Submission on Rule 78. Hearing Motions; Submission on Briefs

§ Rule 79. Records Kept by the ClerkRule 79. Records Kept by the Clerk

§ Rule 80. Stenographic Transcript as EvidRule 80. Stenographic Transcript as Evidence

§ Rule 81. Applicability of the Rules in GRule 81. Applicability of the Rules in General; Removed Actions

§ Rule 82. Jurisdiction and Venue UnaffectRule 82. Jurisdiction and Venue Unaffected

§ Rule 83. Rules by District Courts; JudgeRule 83. Rules by District Courts; Judge's Directives

§ Rule 85. TitleRule 85. Title

§ Rule 86. Effective DatesRule 86. Effective Dates

§ Rule 87. Civil Rules EmergencyRule 87. Civil Rules Emergency

§ Rule 101. Scope; DefinitionsRule 101. Scope; Definitions

§ Rule 102. PurposeRule 102. Purpose

§ Rule 103. Rulings on EvidenceRule 103. Rulings on Evidence

§ Rule 104. Preliminary QuestionsRule 104. Preliminary Questions

§ Rule 105. Limiting Evidence That Is Not Rule 105. Limiting Evidence That Is Not Admissible Against Other Parties or for Other Purposes

§ Rule 106. Remainder of or Related StatemRule 106. Remainder of or Related Statements

§ Rule 107. Illustrative AidsRule 107. Illustrative Aids

§ Rule 12.1. Remand After an Indicative RuRule 12.1. Remand After an Indicative Ruling by the District Court on a Motion for Relief That Is Barred by a Pending Appeal

§ Rule 15.1. Briefs and Oral Argument in aRule 15.1. Briefs and Oral Argument in a National Labor Relations Board Proceeding

§ Rule 16.1. Multidistrict LitigationRule 16.1. Multidistrict Litigation

§ Rule 201. Judicial Notice of AdjudicativRule 201. Judicial Notice of Adjudicative Facts

§ Rule 23.1. Derivative ActionsRule 23.1. Derivative Actions

§ Rule 23.2. Actions Relating to UnincorpoRule 23.2. Actions Relating to Unincorporated Associations

§ Rule 26.1. Disclosure StatementRule 26.1. Disclosure Statement

§ Rule 28.1. Cross-AppealsRule 28.1. Cross-Appeals

§ Rule 301. Presumptions in Civil Cases GeRule 301. Presumptions in Civil Cases Generally

§ Rule 302. Applying State Law to PresumptRule 302. Applying State Law to Presumptions in Civil Cases

§ Rule 32.1. Citing Judicial DispositionsRule 32.1. Citing Judicial Dispositions

§ Rule 401. Test for Relevant EvidenceRule 401. Test for Relevant Evidence

§ Rule 402. General Admissibility of RelevRule 402. General Admissibility of Relevant Evidence

§ Rule 403. Excluding Relevant Evidence foRule 403. Excluding Relevant Evidence for Prejudice, Confusion, Waste of Time, or Other Reasons

§ Rule 404. Character Evidence; Other CrimRule 404. Character Evidence; Other Crimes, Wrongs, or Acts

§ Rule 405. Methods of Proving CharacterRule 405. Methods of Proving Character

§ Rule 406. Habit; Routine PracticeRule 406. Habit; Routine Practice

§ Rule 407. Subsequent Remedial MeasuresRule 407. Subsequent Remedial Measures

§ Rule 408. Compromise Offers and NegotiatRule 408. Compromise Offers and Negotiations

§ Rule 409. Offers to Pay Medical and SimiRule 409. Offers to Pay Medical and Similar Expenses

§ Rule 410. Pleas, Plea Discussions, and RRule 410. Pleas, Plea Discussions, and Related Statements

§ Rule 411. Liability InsuranceRule 411. Liability Insurance

§ Rule 412. Sex-Offense Cases: The Victim'Rule 412. Sex-Offense Cases: The Victim's Sexual Behavior or Predisposition

§ Rule 44.1. Determining Foreign LawRule 44.1. Determining Foreign Law

§ Rule 501. Privilege in GeneralRule 501. Privilege in General

§ Rule 502. Attorney-Client Privilege and Rule 502. Attorney-Client Privilege and Work Product; Limitations on Waiver

§ Rule 601. Competency to Testify in GenerRule 601. Competency to Testify in General

§ Rule 602. Need for Personal KnowledgeRule 602. Need for Personal Knowledge

§ Rule 603. Oath or Affirmation to TestifyRule 603. Oath or Affirmation to Testify Truthfully

§ Rule 604. InterpreterRule 604. Interpreter

§ Rule 605. Judge's Competency as a WitnesRule 605. Judge's Competency as a Witness

§ Rule 606. Juror's Competency as a WitnesRule 606. Juror's Competency as a Witness

§ Rule 607. Who May Impeach a WitnessRule 607. Who May Impeach a Witness

§ Rule 608. A Witness's Character for TrutRule 608. A Witness's Character for Truthfulness or Untruthfulness

§ Rule 609. Impeachment by Evidence of a CRule 609. Impeachment by Evidence of a Criminal Conviction

§ Rule 610. Religious Beliefs or OpinionsRule 610. Religious Beliefs or Opinions

§ Rule 611. Mode and Order of Examining WiRule 611. Mode and Order of Examining Witnesses and Presenting Evidence

§ Rule 612. Writing Used to Refresh a WitnRule 612. Writing Used to Refresh a Witness's Memory

§ Rule 613. Witness's Prior StatementRule 613. Witness's Prior Statement

§ Rule 614. Court's Calling or Examining aRule 614. Court's Calling or Examining a Witness

§ Rule 615. Excluding Witnesses from the CRule 615. Excluding Witnesses from the Courtroom; Preventing an Excluded Witness's Access to Trial Testimony

§ Rule 62.1. Indicative Ruling on a MotionRule 62.1. Indicative Ruling on a Motion for Relief That is Barred by a Pending Appeal

§ Rule 65.1. Proceedings Against a SecuritRule 65.1. Proceedings Against a Security Provider

§ Rule 701. Opinion Testimony by Lay WitneRule 701. Opinion Testimony by Lay Witnesses

§ Rule 702. Testimony by Expert WitnessesRule 702. Testimony by Expert Witnesses

§ Rule 703. Bases of an Expert's Opinion TRule 703. Bases of an Expert's Opinion Testimony

§ Rule 704. Opinion on an Ultimate IssueRule 704. Opinion on an Ultimate Issue

§ Rule 705. Disclosing the Facts or Data URule 705. Disclosing the Facts or Data Underlying an Expert's Opinion

§ Rule 706. Court-Appointed Expert WitnessRule 706. Court-Appointed Expert Witnesses

§ Rule 71.1. Condemning Real or Personal PRule 71.1. Condemning Real or Personal Property

§ Rule 801. Definitions That Apply to ThisRule 801. Definitions That Apply to This Article; Exclusions from Hearsay

§ Rule 802. The Rule Against HearsayRule 802. The Rule Against Hearsay

§ Rule 803. Exceptions to the Rule AgainstRule 803. Exceptions to the Rule Against Hearsay—Regardless of Whether the Declarant Is Available as a Witness

§ Rule 804. Exceptions to the Rule AgainstRule 804. Exceptions to the Rule Against Hearsay—When the Declarant Is Unavailable as a Witness

§ Rule 805. Hearsay Within HearsayRule 805. Hearsay Within Hearsay

§ Rule 806. Attacking and Supporting the DRule 806. Attacking and Supporting the Declarant's Credibility

§ Rule 807. Residual ExceptionRule 807. Residual Exception

§ Rule 901. Authenticating or Identifying Rule 901. Authenticating or Identifying Evidence

§ Rule 902. Evidence That Is Self-AuthentiRule 902. Evidence That Is Self-Authenticating

§ Rule 903. Subscribing Witness's TestimonRule 903. Subscribing Witness's Testimony

§ Rule 1001. Definitions That Apply to ThiRule 1001. Definitions That Apply to This Article

§ Rule 1002. Requirement of the OriginalRule 1002. Requirement of the Original

§ Rule 1003. Admissibility of DuplicatesRule 1003. Admissibility of Duplicates

§ Rule 1004. Admissibility of Other EvidenRule 1004. Admissibility of Other Evidence of Content

§ Rule 1005. Copies of Public Records to PRule 1005. Copies of Public Records to Prove Content

§ Rule 1006. Summaries to Prove ContentRule 1006. Summaries to Prove Content

§ Rule 1007. Testimony or Statement of a PRule 1007. Testimony or Statement of a Party to Prove Content

§ Rule 1008. Functions of the Court and JuRule 1008. Functions of the Court and Jury

§ Rule 1101. Applicability of the RulesRule 1101. Applicability of the Rules

§ Rule 1102. AmendmentsRule 1102. Amendments

§ Rule 1103. TitleRule 1103. Title

§ Rule 22. Habeas Corpus and Section 2255 Rule 22. Habeas Corpus and Section 2255 Proceedings

Chapter 1SUPREME COURT

§ 1Number of justices; quorum

§ 2Terms of court

§ 3Vacancy in office of Chief Justice; disability

§ 4Precedence of associate justices

§ 5Salaries of justices

§ 6Records of former court of appeals

Chapter 3COURTS OF APPEALS

§ 41Number and composition of circuits

§ 42Allotment of Supreme Court justices to circuits

§ 43Creation and composition of courts

§ 44Appointment, tenure, residence and salary of circuit judges

§ 45Chief judges; precedence of judges

§ 46Assignment of judges; panels; hearings; quorum

§ 47Disqualification of trial judge to hear appeal

§ 48Terms of court

§ 49Assignment of judges to division to appoint independent counsels

Chapter 5DISTRICT COURTS

§ 81Alabama

§ §81A. Alaska§81A. Alaska

§ 88District of Columbia

§ 132Creation and composition of district courts

§ 133Appointment and number of district judges

§ 134Tenure and residence of district judges

§ 135Salaries of district judges

§ 136Chief judges; precedence of district judges

§ 137Division of business among district judges

§ 138Terms abolished

§ 139Times for holding regular sessions

§ 140Adjournment

§ 141Special sessions; places; notice

§ 143Vacant judgeship as affecting proceedings

§ 144Bias or prejudice of judge

Chapter 6BANKRUPTCY JUDGES

§ 151Designation of bankruptcy courts

§ 152Appointment of bankruptcy judges

§ 153Salaries; character of service

§ 154Division of businesses; chief judge

§ 155Temporary transfer of bankruptcy judges

§ 156Staff; expenses

§ 157Procedures

§ 158Appeals

§ 159Bankruptcy statistics

Chapter 7UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS

§ 171Appointment and number of judges; character of court; designation of chief judge

§ 172Tenure and salaries of judges

§ 173Times and places of holding court

§ 174Assignment of judges; decisions

§ 175Official duty station; residence

§ 176Removal from office

§ 177Disbarment of removed judges

§ 178Retirement of judges of the Court of Federal Claims

§ 179Personnel application and insurance programs

Chapter 11COURT OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE

§ 251Appointment and number of judges; offices

§ 252Tenure and salaries of judges

§ 253Duties of chief judge

§ 254Single-judge trials

§ 255Three-judge trials

§ 256Trials at ports other than New York

§ 257Publication of decisions

§ 258Chief judges; precedence of judges

Chapter 13ASSIGNMENT OF JUDGES TO OTHER COURTS

§ 291Circuit judges

§ 292District judges

§ 293Judges of the Court of International Trade

§ 294Assignment of retired Justices or judges to active duty

§ 295Conditions upon designation and assignment

§ 296Powers upon designation and assignment

§ 297Assignment of judges to courts of the freely associated compact states

Chapter 15CONFERENCES AND COUNCILS OF JUDGES

§ 331Judicial Conference of the United States

§ 332Judicial councils of circuits

§ 333Judicial conferences of circuits

§ 334Institutes and joint councils on sentencing

§ 335Judicial Conference of the Court of International Trade

Chapter 16COMPLAINTS AGAINST JUDGES AND JUDICIAL DISCIPLINE

§ 351Complaints; judge defined

§ 352Review of complaint by chief judge

§ 353Special committees

§ 354Action by judicial council

§ 355Action by Judicial Conference

§ 356Subpoena power

§ 357Review of orders and actions

§ 358Rules

§ 359Restrictions

§ 360Disclosure of information

§ 361Reimbursement of expenses

§ 362Other provisions and rules not affected

§ 363Court of Federal Claims, Court of International Trade, Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit

§ 364Effect of felony conviction

Chapter 17RESIGNATION AND RETIREMENT OF JUSTICES AND JUDGES

§ 371Retirement on salary; retirement in senior status

§ 372Retirement for disability; substitute judge on failure to retire

§ 373Judges in territories and possessions

§ 374Residence of retired judges; official station

§ 375Recall of certain judges and magistrate judges

§ 376Annuities for survivors of certain judicial officials of the United States

§ 377Retirement of bankruptcy judges and magistrate judges

Chapter 19DISTRIBUTION OF REPORTS AND DIGESTS

§ 411Supreme Court reports; printing, binding, and distribution

§ 412Sale of Supreme Court reports

§ 413Publications; distribution to courts

§ 414Transmittal of books to successors

Chapter 21GENERAL PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO COURTS AND JUDGES

§ 451Definitions

§ 452Courts always open; powers unrestricted by expiration of sessions

§ 453Oaths of justices and judges

§ 454Practice of law by justices and judges

§ 455Disqualification of justice, judge, or magistrate judge

§ 456Traveling expenses of justices and judges; official duty stations

§ 457Records; obsolete papers

§ 458Relative of justice or judge ineligible to appointment

§ 459Administration of oaths and acknowledgments

§ 460Application to other courts

§ 461Adjustments in certain salaries

§ 462Court accommodations

§ 463Expenses of litigation

Chapter 23CIVIL JUSTICE EXPENSE AND DELAY REDUCTION PLANS

§ 471Requirement for a district court civil justice expense and delay reduction plan

§ 472Development and implementation of a civil justice expense and delay reduction plan

§ 473Content of civil justice expense and delay reduction plans

§ 474Review of district court action

§ 475Periodic district court assessment

§ 476Enhancement of judicial information dissemination

§ 477Model civil justice expense and delay reduction plan

§ 478Advisory groups

§ 479Information on litigation management and cost and delay reduction

§ 480Training programs

§ 481Automated case information

§ 482Definitions

Chapter 31THE ATTORNEY GENERAL

§ 501Executive department

§ 502Seal

§ 503Attorney General

§ 504Deputy Attorney General

§ 504aAssociate Attorney General

§ 505Solicitor General

§ 506Assistant Attorneys General

§ 507Assistant Attorney General for Administration

§ §507A. Assistant Attorney General for Na§507A. Assistant Attorney General for National Security

§ 508Vacancies

§ 509Functions of the Attorney General

§ §509A. National Security Division§509A. National Security Division

§ §509B. Section to enforce human rights l§509B. Section to enforce human rights laws

§ 510Delegation of authority

§ 511Attorney General to advise the President

§ 512Attorney General to advise heads of executive departments

§ 513Attorney General to advise Secretaries of military departments

§ 514Legal services on pending claims in departments and agencies

§ 515Authority for legal proceedings; commission, oath, and salary for special attorneys

§ 516Conduct of litigation reserved to Department of Justice

§ 517Interests of United States in pending suits

§ 518Conduct and argument of cases

§ 519Supervision of litigation

§ 520Transmission of petitions in United States Court of Federal Claims or in United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit; statement furnished by departments

§ 521Publication and distribution of opinions

§ 522Report of business and statistics

§ 523Requisitions

§ 524Availability of appropriations

§ 525Procurement of law books, reference books, and periodicals; sale and exchange

§ 526Authority of Attorney General to investigate United States attorneys, marshals, trustees, clerks of court, and others

§ 527Establishment of working capital fund

§ 528Disqualification of officers and employees of the Department of Justice

§ 529Annual report of Attorney General

§ 530Payment of travel and transportation expenses of newly appointed special agents

§ §530A. Authorization of appropriations f§530A. Authorization of appropriations for travel and related expenses and for health care of personnel serving abroad

§ §530B. Ethical standards for attorneys f§530B. Ethical standards for attorneys for the Government

§ §530C. Authority to use available funds§530C. Authority to use available funds

§ §530D. Report on enforcement of laws§530D. Report on enforcement of laws

Chapter 33FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

§ 531Federal Bureau of Investigation

§ 532Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation

§ 533Investigative and other officials; appointment

§ 534Acquisition, preservation, and exchange of identification records and information; appointment of officials

§ 535Investigation of crimes involving Government officers and employees; limitations

§ 536Positions in excepted service

§ 537Expenses of unforeseen emergencies of a confidential character

§ 538Investigation of aircraft piracy and related violations

§ 539Counterintelligence official reception and representation expenses

§ 540Investigation of felonious killings of State or local law enforcement officers

§ §540A. Investigation of violent crimes a§540A. Investigation of violent crimes against travelers

§ §540B. Investigation of serial killings§540B. Investigation of serial killings

§ §540C. FBI police§540C. FBI police

§ §540D. Multidisciplinary teams§540D. Multidisciplinary teams

Chapter 35UNITED STATES ATTORNEYS

§ 541United States attorneys

§ 542Assistant United States attorneys

§ 543Special attorneys

§ 550Clerical assistants, messengers, and private process servers

Chapter 37UNITED STATES MARSHALS SERVICE

§ 561United States Marshals Service

§ 562Vacancies

§ 563Oath of office

§ 564Powers as sheriff

§ 565Expenses of the Service

§ 566Powers and duties

§ 567Collection of fees; accounting

§ 568Practice of law prohibited

§ 569Reemployment rights

Chapter 39UNITED STATES TRUSTEES

§ 581United States trustees

§ 582Assistant United States trustees

§ 583Oath of office

§ 584Official stations

§ 585Vacancies

§ 586Duties; supervision by Attorney General

§ 587Salaries

§ 588Expenses

§ 589Staff and other employees

§ 589aUnited States Trustee System Fund

§ 589bBankruptcy data

Chapter 40INDEPENDENT COUNSEL

§ 591Applicability of provisions of this chapter

§ 592Preliminary investigation and application for appointment of an independent counsel

§ 593Duties of the division of the court

§ 594Authority and duties of an independent counsel

§ 595Congressional oversight

§ 596Removal of an independent counsel; termination of office

§ 597Relationship with Department of Justice

§ 598Severability

§ 599Termination of effect of chapter

Chapter 40ABUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, FIREARMS, AND EXPLOSIVES

§ §599A. Bureau of alcohol, tobacco, firea§599A. Bureau of alcohol, tobacco, firearms, and Explosives 1

§ §599B. Personnel Management demonstratio§599B. Personnel Management demonstration 1 project 1

Chapter 41ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF UNITED STATES COURTS

§ 601Creation; Director and Deputy Director

§ 602Employees

§ 603Salaries

§ 604Duties of Director generally

§ 605Budget estimates

§ 606Duties of Deputy Director

§ 607Practice of law prohibited

§ 608Seal

§ 609Courts' appointive power unaffected

§ 610Courts defined

§ 611Retirement of Director

§ 612Judiciary Information Technology Fund

§ 613Disbursing and certifying officers

Chapter 42FEDERAL JUDICIAL CENTER

§ 620Federal Judicial Center

§ 621Board; composition, tenure of members, compensation

§ 622Meetings; conduct of business

§ 623Duties of the Board

§ 624Powers of the Board

§ 625Director and staff

§ 626Compensation of the Director and Deputy Director

§ 627Retirement; employee benefits

§ 628Appropriations and accounting

§ 629Federal Judicial Center Foundation

Chapter 43UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGES

§ 631Appointment and tenure

§ 632Character of service

§ 633Determination of number, locations, and salaries of magistrate judges

§ 634Compensation

§ 635Expenses

§ 636Jurisdiction, powers, and temporary assignment

§ 637Training

§ 638Dockets and forms; United States Code; seals

§ 639Definitions

Chapter 44ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION

§ 651Authorization of alternative dispute resolution

§ 657Arbitration award and judgment

§ 658Compensation of arbitrators and neutrals

Chapter 45SUPREME COURT

§ 675Law clerks and secretaries

§ 676Printing and binding

§ 677Counselor to the Chief Justice

Chapter 47COURTS OF APPEALS

§ 711Clerks and employees

§ 712Law clerks and secretaries

§ 713Librarians

§ 714Criers and messengers

§ 715Staff attorneys and technical assistants

Chapter 49DISTRICT COURTS

§ 751Clerks

§ 752Law clerks and secretaries

§ 753Reporters

§ 754Receivers of property in different districts

§ 755Criers and bailiffs

§ 756Power to appoint

Chapter 51UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS

§ 791Clerk

§ 794Law clerks and secretaries

§ 795Bailiffs and messengers

§ 796Reporting of court proceedings

§ 797Recall of retired judges

§ 798Places of holding court; appointment of special masters

Chapter 55COURT OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE

§ 871Clerk, chief deputy clerk, assistant clerk, deputies, assistants, and other employees

§ 872Criers, bailiffs, and messengers

Chapter 57GENERAL PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO COURT OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES

§ 951Oath of office of clerks and deputies

§ 953Administration of oaths and acknowledgments

§ 954Vacancy in clerk position; absence of clerk

§ 955Practice of law restricted

§ 956Powers and duties of clerks and deputies

§ 957Clerks ineligible for certain offices

§ 958Persons ineligible as receivers

§ 959Trustees and receivers suable; management; State laws

§ 960Tax liability

§ 961Office expenses of clerks

§ 963Courts defined

Chapter 58UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION

§ 991United States Sentencing Commission; establishment and purposes

§ 992Terms of office; compensation

§ 993Powers and duties of Chair

§ 994Duties of the Commission

§ 995Powers of the Commission

§ 996Director and staff

§ 997Annual report

§ 998Definitions

Chapter 81SUPREME COURT

§ 1251Original jurisdiction

§ 1253Direct appeals from decisions of three-judge courts

§ 1254Courts of appeals; certiorari; certified questions

§ 1257State courts; certiorari

§ 1258Supreme Court of Puerto Rico; certiorari

§ 1259Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces; certiorari

§ 1260Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands; certiorari

Chapter 83COURTS OF APPEALS

§ 1291Final decisions of district courts

§ 1292Interlocutory decisions

§ 1294Circuits in which decisions reviewable

§ 1295Jurisdiction of the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit

§ 1296Review of certain agency actions

Chapter 85DISTRICT COURTS; JURISDICTION

§ 1330Actions against foreign states

§ 1331Federal question

§ 1332Diversity of citizenship; amount in controversy; costs

§ 1333Admiralty, maritime and prize cases

§ 1334Bankruptcy cases and proceedings

§ 1335Interpleader

§ 1336Surface Transportation Board's orders

§ 1337Commerce and antitrust regulations; amount in controversy, costs

§ 1338Patents, plant variety protection, copyrights, mask works, designs, trademarks, and unfair competition

§ 1339Postal matters

§ 1340Internal revenue; customs duties

§ 1341Taxes by States

§ 1342Rate orders of State agencies

§ 1343Civil rights and elective franchise

§ 1344Election disputes

§ 1345United States as plaintiff

§ 1346United States as defendant

§ 1347Partition action where United States is joint tenant

§ 1348Banking association as party

§ 1349Corporation organized under federal law as party

§ 1350Alien's action for tort

§ 1351Consuls, vice consuls, and members of a diplomatic mission as defendant

§ 1352Bonds executed under federal law

§ 1353Indian allotments

§ 1354Land grants from different states

§ 1355Fine, penalty or forfeiture

§ 1356Seizures not within admiralty and maritime jurisdiction

§ 1357Injuries under Federal laws

§ 1358Eminent domain

§ 1359Parties collusively joined or made

§ 1360State civil jurisdiction in actions to which Indians are parties

§ 1361Action to compel an officer of the United States to perform his duty

§ 1362Indian tribes

§ 1363Jurors' employment rights

§ 1364Direct actions against insurers of members of diplomatic missions and their families

§ 1365Senate actions

§ 1366Construction of references to laws of the United States or Acts of Congress

§ 1367Supplemental jurisdiction

§ 1368Counterclaims in unfair practices in international trade

§ 1369Multiparty, multiforum jurisdiction

Chapter 87DISTRICT COURTS; VENUE

Chapter 89DISTRICT COURTS; REMOVAL OF CASES FROM STATE COURTS

§ 1441Removal of civil actions

§ 1442Federal officers or agencies sued or prosecuted

§ 1442aMembers of armed forces sued or prosecuted

§ 1443Civil rights cases

§ 1444Foreclosure action against United States

§ 1445Nonremovable actions

§ 1446Procedure for removal of civil actions

§ 1447Procedure after removal generally

§ 1448Process after removal

§ 1449State court record supplied

§ 1450Attachment or sequestration; securities

§ 1451Definitions

§ 1452Removal of claims related to bankruptcy cases

§ 1453Removal of class actions

§ 1454Patent, plant variety protection, and copyright cases

§ 1455Procedure for removal of criminal prosecutions

Chapter 91UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS

§ 1491Claims against United States generally; actions involving Tennessee Valley Authority

§ 1492Congressional reference cases

§ 1494Accounts of officers, agents or contractors

§ 1495Damages for unjust conviction and imprisonment; claim against United States

§ 1496Disbursing officers' claims

§ 1497Oyster growers' damages from dredging operations

§ 1498Patent and copyright cases

§ 1499Liquidated damages withheld from contractors under chapter 37 of title 40

§ 1500Pendency of claims in other courts

§ 1507Jurisdiction for certain declaratory judgments

§ 1508Jurisdiction for certain partnership proceedings

§ 1509No jurisdiction in cases involving refunds of tax shelter promoter and understatement penalties

Chapter 95COURT OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE

§ 1581Civil actions against the United States and agencies and officers thereof

§ 1582Civil actions commenced by the United States

§ 1583Counterclaims, cross-claims, and third-party actions

§ 1584Civil actions under the United States-Canada Free-Trade Agreement or the USMCA

§ 1585Powers in law and equity

Chapter 97JURISDICTIONAL IMMUNITIES OF FOREIGN STATES

§ 1602Findings and declaration of purpose

§ 1603Definitions

§ 1604Immunity of a foreign state from jurisdiction

§ 1605General exceptions to the jurisdictional immunity of a foreign state

§ §1605A. Terrorism exception to the juris§1605A. Terrorism exception to the jurisdictional immunity of a foreign state

§ §1605B. Responsibility of foreign states§1605B. Responsibility of foreign states for international terrorism against the United States

§ 1606Extent of liability

§ 1607Counterclaims

§ 1608Service; time to answer; default

§ 1609Immunity from attachment and execution of property of a foreign state

§ 1610Exceptions to the immunity from attachment or execution

§ 1611Certain types of property immune from execution

Chapter 99GENERAL PROVISIONS

§ 1631Transfer to cure want of jurisdiction

Chapter 111GENERAL PROVISIONS

§ 1651Writs

§ 1652State laws as rules of decision

§ 1653Amendment of pleadings to show jurisdiction

§ 1654Appearance personally or by counsel

§ 1655Lien enforcement; absent defendants

§ 1656Creation of new district or division or transfer of territory; lien enforcement

§ 1657Priority of civil actions

§ 1658Time limitations on the commencement of civil actions arising under Acts of Congress

§ 1659Stay of certain actions pending disposition of related proceedings before the United States International Trade Commission

Chapter 113PROCESS

§ 1691Seal and teste of process

§ 1692Process and orders affecting property in different districts

§ 1693Place of arrest in civil action

§ 1694Patent infringement action

§ 1695Stockholder's derivative action

§ 1696Service in foreign and international litigation

§ 1697Service in multiparty, multiforum actions

Chapter 114CLASS ACTIONS

§ 1711Definitions

§ 1712Coupon settlements

§ 1713Protection against loss by class members

§ 1714Protection against discrimination based on geographic location

§ 1715Notifications to appropriate Federal and State officials

Chapter 115EVIDENCE; DOCUMENTARY

§ 1731Handwriting

§ 1732Record made in regular course of business; photographic copies

§ 1733Government records and papers; copies

§ 1734Court record lost or destroyed, generally

§ 1735Court record lost or destroyed where United States interested

§ 1736Congressional Journals

§ 1737Copy of officer's bond

§ 1738State and Territorial statutes and judicial proceedings; full faith and credit

§ §1738A. Full faith and credit given to c§1738A. Full faith and credit given to child custody determinations

§ §1738B. Full faith and credit for child §1738B. Full faith and credit for child support orders

§ §1738C. Certain acts, records, and proce§1738C. Certain acts, records, and proceedings and the effect thereof

§ 1739State and Territorial nonjudicial records; full faith and credit

§ 1740Copies of consular papers

§ 1741Foreign official documents

§ 1743Demand on postmaster

§ 1744Copies of United States Patent and Trademark Office documents, generally

§ 1745Copies of foreign patent documents

§ 1746Unsworn declarations under penalty of perjury

Chapter 117EVIDENCE; DEPOSITIONS

§ 1781Transmittal of letter rogatory or request

§ 1782Assistance to foreign and international tribunals and to litigants before such tribunals

§ 1783Subpoena of person in foreign country

§ 1784Contempt

§ 1785Subpoenas in multiparty, multiforum actions

Chapter 119EVIDENCE; WITNESSES

§ 1821Per diem and mileage generally; subsistence

§ 1822Competency of interested persons; share of penalties payable

§ 1824Mileage fees under summons as both witness and juror

§ 1825Payment of fees

§ 1826Recalcitrant witnesses

§ 1827Interpreters in courts of the United States

§ 1828Special interpretation services

Chapter 121JURIES; TRIAL BY JURY

§ 1861Declaration of policy

§ 1862Discrimination prohibited

§ 1863Plan for random jury selection

§ 1864Drawing of names from the master jury wheel; completion of juror qualification form

§ 1865Qualifications for jury service

§ 1866Selection and summoning of jury panels

§ 1867Challenging compliance with selection procedures

§ 1868Maintenance and inspection of records

§ 1869Definitions

§ 1870Challenges

§ 1871Fees

§ 1872Issues of fact in Supreme Court

§ 1873Admiralty and maritime cases

§ 1874Actions on bonds and specialties

§ 1875Protection of jurors' employment

§ 1876Trial by jury in the Court of International Trade

§ 1877Protection of jurors

§ 1878Optional use of a one-step summoning and qualification procedure

Chapter 123FEES AND COSTS

§ 1911Supreme Court

§ 1912Damages and costs on affirmance

§ 1913Courts of appeals

§ 1914District court; filing and miscellaneous fees; rules of court

§ 1915Proceedings in forma pauperis

§ §1915A. Screening§1915A. Screening

§ 1916Seamen's suits

§ 1917District courts; fee on filing notice of or petition for appeal

§ 1918District courts; fines, forfeitures and criminal proceedings

§ 1919Dismissal for lack of jurisdiction

§ 1920Taxation of costs

§ 1921United States marshal's fees

§ 1922Witness fees before United States magistrate judges

§ 1923Docket fees and costs of briefs

§ 1924Verification of bill of costs

§ 1925Admiralty and maritime cases

§ 1926Court of Federal Claims

§ 1927Counsel's liability for excessive costs

§ 1928Patent infringement action; disclaimer not filed

§ 1929Extraordinary expenses not expressly authorized

§ 1930Bankruptcy fees

§ 1931Disposition of filing fees

§ 19321 Revocation of earned release credit

Chapter 125PENDING ACTIONS AND JUDGMENTS

§ 1961Interest

§ 1962Lien

§ 1963Registration of judgments for enforcement in other districts

§ 1964Constructive notice of pending actions

Chapter 127EXECUTIONS AND JUDICIAL SALES

§ 2001Sale of realty generally

§ 2002Notice of sale of realty

§ 2003Marshal's incapacity after levy on or sale of realty

§ 2004Sale of personalty generally

§ 2005Appraisal of goods taken on execution

§ 2006Execution against revenue officer

§ 2007Imprisonment for debt

Chapter 129MONEYS PAID INTO COURT

§ 2041Deposit of moneys in pending or adjudicated cases

§ 2042Withdrawal

§ 2043Deposit of other moneys

§ 2044Payment of fine with bond money

§ 2045Investment of court registry funds

Chapter 131RULES OF COURTS

§ 2071Rule-making power generally

§ 2072Rules of procedure and evidence; power to prescribe

§ 2073Rules of procedure and evidence; method of prescribing

§ 2074Rules of procedure and evidence; submission to Congress; effective date

§ 2075Bankruptcy rules

§ 2077Publication of rules; advisory committees

Chapter 133REVIEW—MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

§ 2101Supreme Court; time for appeal or certiorari; docketing; stay

§ 2102Priority of criminal case on appeal from State court

§ 2104Reviews of State court decisions

§ 2105Scope of review; abatement

§ 2106Determination

§ 2107Time for appeal to court of appeals

§ 2108Proof of amount in controversy

§ 2109Quorum of Supreme Court justices absent

§ 2111Harmless error

§ 2112Record on review and enforcement of agency orders

§ 2113Definition

Chapter 151DECLARATORY JUDGMENTS

§ 2201Creation of remedy

§ 2202Further relief

Chapter 153HABEAS CORPUS

§ 2241Power to grant writ

§ 2242Application

§ 2243Issuance of writ; return; hearing; decision

§ 2244Finality of determination

§ 2245Certificate of trial judge admissible in evidence

§ 2246Evidence; depositions; affidavits

§ 2247Documentary evidence

§ 2248Return or answer; conclusiveness

§ 2249Certified copies of indictment, plea and judgment; duty of respondent

§ 2250Indigent petitioner entitled to documents without cost

§ 2251Stay of State court proceedings

§ 2252Notice

§ 2253Appeal

§ 2254State custody; remedies in Federal courts

§ 2255Federal custody; remedies on motion attacking sentence

Chapter 154SPECIAL HABEAS CORPUS PROCEDURES IN CAPITAL CASES

§ 2261Prisoners in State custody subject to capital sentence; appointment of counsel; requirement of rule of court or statute; procedures for appointment

§ 2262Mandatory stay of execution; duration; limits on stays of execution; successive petitions

§ 2263Filing of habeas corpus application; time requirements; tolling rules

§ 2264Scope of Federal review; district court adjudications

§ 2265Certification and judicial review

§ 2266Limitation periods for determining applications and motions

Chapter 155INJUNCTIONS; THREE-JUDGE COURTS

§ 2283Stay of State court proceedings

§ 2284Three-judge court; when required; composition; procedure

Chapter 157SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD ORDERS; ENFORCEMENT AND REVIEW

§ 2321Judicial review of Board's orders and decisions; procedure generally; process

§ 2322United States as party

§ 2323Duties of Attorney General; intervenors

Chapter 158ORDERS OF FEDERAL AGENCIES; REVIEW

§ 2341Definitions

§ 2342Jurisdiction of court of appeals

§ 2343Venue

§ 2344Review of orders; time; notice; contents of petition; service

§ 2345Prehearing conference

§ 2346Certification of record on review

§ 2347Petitions to review; proceedings

§ 2348Representation in proceeding; intervention

§ 2349Jurisdiction of the proceeding

§ 2350Review in Supreme Court on certiorari or certification

§ 2351Enforcement of orders by district courts

Chapter 159INTERPLEADER

§ 2361Process and procedure

Chapter 161UNITED STATES AS PARTY GENERALLY

§ 2401Time for commencing action against United States

§ 2402Jury trial in actions against United States

§ 2403Intervention by United States or a State; constitutional question

§ 2404Death of defendant in damage action

§ 2405Garnishment

§ 2406Credits in actions by United States; prior disallowance

§ 2407Delinquents for public money; judgment at return term; continuance

§ 2408Security not required of United States

§ 2409Partition actions involving United States

§ 2409aReal property quiet title actions

§ 2410Actions affecting property on which United States has lien

§ 2411Interest

§ 2412Costs and fees

§ 2413Executions in favor of United States

§ 2414Payment of judgments and compromise settlements

§ 2415Time for commencing actions brought by the United States

§ 2416Time for commencing actions brought by the United States—Exclusions

Chapter 163FINES, PENALTIES AND FORFEITURES

§ 2461Mode of recovery

§ 2462Time for commencing proceedings

§ 2463Property taken under revenue law not repleviable

§ 2464Security; special bond

§ 2465Return of property to claimant; liability for wrongful seizure; attorney fees, costs, and interest

§ 2466Fugitive disentitlement

§ 2467Enforcement of foreign judgment

Chapter 165UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS PROCEDURE

Chapter 169COURT OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE PROCEDURE

§ 2631Persons entitled to commence a civil action

§ 2632Commencement of a civil action

§ 2633Procedure and fees

§ 2634Notice

§ 2635Filing of official documents

§ 2636Time for commencement of action

§ 2637Exhaustion of administrative remedies

§ 2638New grounds in support of a civil action

§ 2639Burden of proof; evidence of value

§ 2640Scope and standard of review

§ 2641Witnesses; inspection of documents

§ 2642Analysis of imported merchandise

§ 2643Relief

§ 2644Interest

§ 2645Decisions

§ 2646Retrial or rehearing

Chapter 171TORT CLAIMS PROCEDURE

§ 2671Definitions

§ 2672Administrative adjustment of claims

§ 2673Reports to Congress

§ 2674Liability of United States

§ 2675Disposition by federal agency as prerequisite; evidence

§ 2676Judgment as bar

§ 2677Compromise

§ 2678Attorney fees; penalty

§ 2679Exclusiveness of remedy

§ 2680Exceptions

Chapter 173ATTACHMENT IN POSTAL SUITS

§ 2710Right of attachment

§ 2711Application for warrant

§ 2712Issue of warrant

§ 2713Trial of ownership of property

§ 2714Investment of proceeds of attached property

§ 2715Publication

§ 2716Personal notice

§ 2717Discharge

§ 2718Interest on balances due department

Chapter SUBCHAPTER A—DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL PROVISIONS

§ 3001Applicability of chapter

§ 3002Definitions

§ 3003Rules of construction

§ 3004Service of process; enforcement; notice

§ 3005Application of chapter to judgments

§ 3006Affidavit requirements

§ 3007Perishable personal property

§ 3008Proceedings before United States magistrate judges

§ 3009United States marshals' authority to designate keeper

§ 3010Co-owned property

§ 3011Assessment of surcharge on a debt

§ 3012Joinder of additional defendant

§ 3013Modification or protective order; supervision of enforcement

§ 3014Exempt property

§ 3015Discovery as to debtor's financial condition

Chapter SUBCHAPTER B—PREJUDGMENT REMEDIES

§ 3101Prejudgment remedies

Chapter SUBCHAPTER C—POSTJUDGMENT REMEDIES

§ 3201Judgment liens

§ 3202Enforcement of judgments

§ 3203Execution

§ 3204Installment payment order

§ 3205Garnishment

§ 3206Discharge

Chapter SUBCHAPTER D—FRAUDULENT TRANSFERS INVOLVING DEBTS

§ 3301Definitions

§ 3302Insolvency

§ 3303Value for transfer or obligation

§ 3304Transfer fraudulent as to a debt to the United States

§ 3305When transfer is made or obligation is incurred

§ 3306Remedies of the United States

§ 3307Defenses, liability, and protection of transferee

§ 3308Supplementary provision

Chapter 178PROFESSIONAL AND AMATEUR SPORTS PROTECTION

§ 3701Definitions

§ 3702Unlawful sports gambling

§ 3703Injunctions

§ 3704Applicability

Chapter 179JUDICIAL REVIEW OF CERTAIN ACTIONS BY PRESIDENTIAL OFFICES

§ 3901Civil actions

§ 3902Judicial review of regulations

§ 3903Effect of failure to issue regulations

§ 3904Expedited review of certain appeals

§ 3905Attorney's fees and interest

§ 3906Payments

§ 3907Other judicial review prohibited

§ 3908Definitions

Chapter 180ASSUMPTION OF CERTAIN CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS

§ 4001Assumption of contractual obligations related to transfers of rights in motion pictures

Chapter 181FOREIGN JUDGMENTS

§ 4101Definitions

§ 4102Recognition of foreign defamation judgments

§ 4103Removal

§ 4104Declaratory judgments

§ 4105Attorneys' fees

Chapter 190MISCELLANEOUS

§ 5001Civil action for death or personal injury in a place subject to exclusive jurisdiction of United States