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28 U.S.C. 963: Courts definedText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 28-JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURECHAPTER 57-GENERAL PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO COURT OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES

§963. Courts defined

As used in this chapter, unless the context indicates otherwise, the words “court” and “courts” include the Supreme Court of the United States and the courts enumerated in section 610 of this title.

( June 25, 1948, ch. 646 , 62 Stat. 927 .)

Historical and Revision Notes

This section was included to embrace the Supreme Court and all courts under the supervision of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts. See section 610 of this title and reviser’s note thereunder.