Each justice or judge of the United States shall take the following oath or affirmation before performing the duties of his office: “I, ___ ___, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will administer justice without respect to persons, and do equal right to the poor and to the rich, and that I will faithfully and impartially discharge and perform all the duties incumbent upon me as ___ under the Constitution and laws of the United States. So help me God.”
Judges Oath of Office
Judges Oath of Office
How can I obtain a copy of a federal judge oath of office in the Western District of PA
How can I obtain a copy of a federal judge oath of office in the Western District of PA
Answer
Thank you for your question.
All federal judges take the following oath, which can be found in Title 28 of the U.S. Code, Section 453:
28 U.S. Code § 453 - Oaths of justices and judges
(June 25, 1948, ch. 646, 62 Stat. 907; Pub. L. 101–650, title IV, § 404, Dec. 1, 1990, 104 Stat. 5124.)
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