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28 U.S.C. 482: DefinitionsText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 28-JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURECHAPTER 23-CIVIL JUSTICE EXPENSE AND DELAY REDUCTION PLANS
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§482. Definitions

As used in this chapter, the term “judicial officer” means a United States district court judge or a United States magistrate judge.

(Added Pub. L. 101–650, title I, § 103(a) , title III, § 321, Dec. 1, 1990 , 104 Stat. 5096 , 5117.)

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“United States magistrate judge” substituted for “United States magistrate” in text pursuant to section 321 of Pub. L. 101–650, set out as a note under section 631 of this title.