Public Law 119-102 (07/12/2026)

28 U.S.C. § 454

Practice of law by justices and judges

Section text and notes

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.

June 25, 1948, ch. 646 62 Stat. 908 (, .)

Historical and Revision Notes

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

Changes in phraseology were made.