Section 563 · Oath of office

Amended 1 time on record

Applied in 1 court decisions — leading case 101 Wash. 2d 113 - State v. Jones (1984)

Most recently applied in 101 Wash. 2d 113 - State v. Jones (February 1984)

The Director and each United States marshal and law enforcement officer of the Service, before taking office, shall take an oath or affirmation to faithfully execute the duties of that office.

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Prior Provisions

A prior section 563, added Pub. L. 89–554, §4(c), Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 619, specifically stated the oath of office to be taken, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 100–690, §7608(a)(1). See section 561(h) of this title.