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or transacting official business at a place other than his official station, shall, upon his certificate, be paid by the Director of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts all necessary traveling expenses, and also a per diem allowance in lieu of actual expenses of subsistence (as defined in the Travel Expense Act of 1949, as amended, 63 Stat. 166; 5 U.S.C. 835) at the per diem rate provided for by the Travel Expense Act of 1949, as amended, or, in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Director of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts with the approval of the Judicial Conference of the United States, reimbursement for his actual expenses of subsistence not in excess of the maximum amount fixed by the Travel Expense Act of 1949, as amended.

The official station of the Chief Justice of the United States, the Justices of the Supreme Court and the judges of the Court of Claims, the Court of Customs and Patent Appeals, the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia, and the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, shall be the District of Columbia.

The official station of the judges of the Customs Court shall be New York City.

The official station of each circuit and district judge, including each district judge in the Territories and possessions, shall be that place where a district court is regularly held and at or near which the judge performs a substantial portion of his judicial work, which is nearest the place where he maintains an actual abode in which he customarily lives.

Each circuit judge and each district judge whose official station is not fixed expressly in the second paragraph of this section shall upon his appointment and from time to time thereafter as his official station may change, notify the Director of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts in writing of his actual abode and his official station. (As amended Aug. 7, 1959, Pub. L. 86-138, 73 Stat. 285.)

REFERENCES IN TEXT

The Travel Expense Act of 1949, as amended, referred to in the text, is classified to section 835 et seq. of title 5, Executive Departments and Government Officers and Employees.

AMENDMENTS

1959-Pub. L. 86-138 authorized payment to justices and judges of a per diem allowance or a maximum amount for actual expenses of subsistence in place of reasonable maintenance expenses actually incurred, not exceeding $15 per day.

PROMULGATION OF REGULATIONS BY DIRECTOR Director to promulgate regulations effectuating increases in reimbursement for expenses, see section 6 of Pub. L. 87-139, Aug. 14, 1961. 75 Stat. 340, set out as a note under section 604 of this title.

§ 460. Application to Alaska, Canal Zone, Guam and Virgin Islands.

EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1958 AMENDMENT Amendment of section by Pub. L. 85-508 effective Jan. 3, 1959, upon admission of Alaska into the Union pursuant to Proc. No. 3269, Jan. 5, 1959, 24 F.R. 81, 73 Stat. c16, as required by sections 1 and 8(c) of Pub. L. 85-508, see notes set out under section 81A of this title and preceding section 21 of Title 48, Territories and Insular Possessions.

Part II.-UNITED STATES ATTORNEYS AND MARSHALS

Chapter 31.-UNITED STATES ATTORNEYS

§ 501. Appointment of United States attorneys. The President shall appoint, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, a United States attorney for each judicial district. (As amended Mar. 18, 1959, Pub. L. 86-3, § 11(a), 73 Stat. 9.)

AMENDMENTS

1959-Pub. L. 86-3 eliminated provisions that restricted eligibility for appointment as United States attorney for the district of Hawaii to citizens of the Territory of Hawaii who have resided therein for at least three years. EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1959 AMENDMENT

Section 11 of Pub. L. 86-3 provided in part that the amendments of this section, section 504 (a) and 541(c) of this title, and the repeal of section 541 (d) of this title, shall be effective upon the admission of the State of Hawaii into the Union. Admission of Hawail into the Union was accomplished Aug. 21, 1959, upon issuance of Proc. No. 3309, Aug. 25, 1959, 25 F.R. 6868, 73 Stat. c74, as required by sections 1 and 7(c) of Pub. L. 86-3, Mar. 18, 1959, 73 Stat. 4, set out as notes preceding section 491 of Title 48, Territories and Insular Possessions.

§ 504. Tenure and oath of office; removal.

(a) The United States attorney for each judicial district shall be appointed for a term of four years. Upon the expiration of his term a United States attorney shall continue to perform the duties of his office until his successor is appointed and qualifies.

(As amended Mar. 18, 1959, Pub. L. 86–3, § 11(b). 73 Stat. 9.)

AMENDMENTS

1959 Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 86-3 eliminated provisions which authorized appointment of United States attorney for the district of Hawaii for six years.

EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1959 AMENDMENT Amendment of section by Pub. L. 86-3 effective upon the admission of the State of Hawaii into the Union, see note set out under section 501 of this title. Admission of Hawaii into the Union was acomplished Aug. 21, 1959, upon issuance of Proc. No. 3309, Aug. 25, 1959, 25 F.R. 6868, 73 Stat. c74, as required by sections 1 and 7(c) of Pub. L. 86-3, Mar. 18, 1959, 73 Stat. 4, set out as notes preceding section 491 of Title 48, Territories and Insular Possessions.

§ 507. Duties; supervision by Attorney General.

CROSS REFERENCE

Area redevelopment program activities, subsec. (b) of this section as applicable, see section 2511(11) of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare.

§ 508. Salaries.

The Attorney General shall fix the annual salaries of United States attorneys, assistant United States attorneys, and attorneys appointed under section 503 of this title within the following limitations:

United States attorneys-not less than $12,000 or more than $20,000; and

Assistant United States attorneys and attorneys appointed under section 503 of this title-not more than $17,500. (As amended Oct. 11, 1962, Pub. L. 87-793, § 1003 (a), 76 Stat 865.)

AMENDMENTS 1962-Pub. L. 87-793 increased the maximum salary of Assistant United States attorneys and attorneys appointed under section 503 of this title from not more than $15,000 to not more than $17,500.

EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1962 AMENDMENT Amendment of section by Pub. L. 87-793 effective on the first day of the first pay period which begins on or after Oct. 11, 1962, see section 1008 of Pub. L. 87-793, set out as a note under section 1161 of Title 5, Executive Departments and Government Officers and Employees. 1962 INCREASE OF BASIC COMPENSATION OF ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEYS

Section 1003 (b) of Pub. L. 87-793 provided that: "The rates of basic compensation of assistant United States attorneys whose basic salaries are fixed by section 508 of title 28, United States Code [this section], shall be increased by 72 per centum effective on the first day of the first pay period which begins on or after the date of enactment of this Act [Oct. 11, 1962]."

(c) Each marshal shall be appointed for a term of four years. Upon the expiration of his term a marshal shall continue to perform the duties of his office until his successor is appointed and qualifies, unless sooner removed by the President.

(d) Repealed. Pub. L. 86–3, § 11(d), Mar. 18, 1959. 73 Stat. 9.

(As amended Mar. 18, 1959, Pub. L. 86-3, § 11(c), (d), 73 Stat. 9.)

AMENDMENTS

1959-Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 86-3, § 11(c), eliminated provisions that authorized appointment of a marshal in the district of Hawaii for a term of six years.

Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 86-3, § 11(d), repealed subsec. (d), which related to eligibility for appointment as United States marshal for the district of Hawaii.

EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1959 AMENDMENT

Amendment of section by Pub. L. 86-3 effective upon the admission of the State of Hawaii into the Union, see note set out under section 501 of this title. Admission of Hawaii into the Union was accomplished Aug. 21, 1959, upon issuance of Proc. No. 3309, Aug. 25, 1959, 25 F.R. 6868, 73 Stat. c74, as required by sections 1 and 7(c) of Pub. L. 86-3, Mar. 18, 1959, 73 Stat. 4, set out as notes preceding section 491 of Title 48, Territories and Insular Possessions.

§ 547. Powers and duties generally; supervision by Attorney General.

(b) He shall execute all lawful writs, process and orders issued under authority of the United States, including those of the courts and Government of the Canal Zone, and command all necessary assistance to execute his duties.

(As amended Oct. 18, 1962, Pub. L. 87-845, § 8, 76A Stat. 699.)

AMENDMENTS

1962 Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 87-845 inserted provisions directing the marshal to execute all lawful writs, process and orders issued by the courts or Government of the Canal Zone.

EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1962 AMENDMENT Amendment of section by Pub. L. 87-845 effective Jan. 2, 1963, see note set out under section 14 of Title 18, Crimes and Criminal Procedure.

§ 550. Disbursement of salaries and expenses.

(b) Under regulations prescribed by the Director of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts, the marshals shall pay the salaries, office expenses, and travel and subsistence allowances of circuit and district judges, clerks of court and their deputies, court reporters, and other personnel of courts within their districts.

(As amended Sept. 9, 1959, Pub. L. 86-243, § 2, 73 Stat. 474.)

AMENDMENTS

1959 Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 86-243 deleted "judges of the Customs Court" following "district judges".

SAVINGS CLAUSE

Amendment of section by Pub. L. 86–243 not to deprive Customs Court officers or employees of any rights, privileges, or civil service status, see section 4 of Pub. L. 86-243, set out as a note under section 871 of this title. § 553. Expenses of marshals.

Under regulations promulgated by the Attorney General, each United States marshal shall be allowed:

(3) His expense of travel and subsistence and that of his deputies away from their respective official stations on official business, including a mileage allowance, not to exceed 12 cents per mile for use of privately owned automobiles or airplanes together with the actual cost of parking fees, ferry fares and bridge, road and tunnel tolls, in lieu of actual expense of transportation whenever such mode of transportation is authorized or approved as more advantageous for the government;

(As amended Aug. 14, 1961, Pub. L. 87-139, § 5, 75 Stat. 340.)

AMENDMENTS

1961-Subd. (3). Pub. L. 87-139 increased the mileage allowance from 10 to 12 cents per mile and authorized reimbursement for the actual cost of parking fees.

EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1959 AMENDMENT Amendment of section by Pub. L. 86-370 effective Sept. 23, 1959, see note set out under section 1105 of Title 5, Executive Departments and Government Officers and Employees.

REFERENCE TO ASSISTANT DIRECTOR DEEMED REFERENCE TO DEPUTY DIRECTOR

Section 5(a) (4) of Pub. L. 86-370 provided that: "Whenever the Assistant Director of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts is referred to in any other law, such reference shall be deemed to be to the Deputy Director of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts."

§ 602. Employees.

EMPLOYMENT OF EXPERTS OR CONSULTANTS; RATES Section 5(b) of Pub. L. 86-370, Sept. 23, 1959, 73 Stat. 652, provided that: "The Director of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts, may, in accordance with the provisions of section 15 of the Administrative Expenses Act of 1946 [section 55a of Title 5, Executive Departments and Government Officers and Employees], procure the temporary or intermittent services of experts or consultants at rates not in excess of $75 per diem."

§ 603. Salaries.

The Director shall receive a salary of $15,000 a year. The Deputy Director shall receive a salary of $12,500 a year.

The Director shall fix the compensation of Administrative Office employees according to the Classification Act of 1949. (As amended Sept. 23, 1959, Pub. L. 86-370, § 5(a) (1), 73 Stat. 652.)

AMENDMENTS

1959-Pub. L. 86-370 substituted "Deputy Director" for "Assistant Director".

1962 INCREASE IN COMPENSATION RATES Section 1004 (a) of Pub. L. 87-793, Oct. 11, 1962, 76 Stat. 866, provided that: "The rates of basic compensation of officers and employees in or under the judicial branch of the Government whose rates of compensation are fixed by or pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision a of section 62 of the Bankruptcy Act (11 U.S.C. 102(a) (2)) [section 102(a) (2) of title II], section 3656 of title 18 of the United States Code [section 3656 of Title 18], the third sentence of section 603, section 604 (a) (5), or section 672 to 675 inclusive, of title 28 of the United States Code [sections 603, 604(a)(5), or 672-675 of this title], or section 107(a) (6) of the Act of July 31, 1956, as amended (5 U.S.C. 2206(a)(6)) [section 2206(a)(6) of Title 5], are hereby increased by two amounts, the first amount to be effective for the period beginning as of the first day of the first pay period which begins on or after the date of enactment of this Act [Oct. 11, 1962], and ending immediately prior to the first day of the first pay period which begins on or after January 1, 1964, and the second amount to be effective on the first day of the first pay period which begins on or after January 1, 1964, and thereafter, which reflect the respective applicable increases provided by title II of this part [see Effective Date of 1962 Amendment note under section 1105 of Title 5] in corresponding rates of compensation for officers and employees subject to the Classification Act of 1949, as amended [chapter 21 of Title 5]."

1960 INCREASE IN COMPENSATION RATES Section 116(a) of Pub. L. 86-568, title I, July 1, 1960, 74 Stat. 303, provided that: "The rates of basic compensation of officers and employees in or under the judicial branch of the Government whose rates of compensation are fixed by or pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision a of section 62 of the Bankruptcy Act (11 U.S.C. 102(a)

(2)) [section 102 (a) (2) of Title 11], section 3656 of title 18 of the United States Code [section 3656 of Title 18], the third sentence of section 603, section 604 (a) (5), or sections 672 to 675, inclusive, of title 28 of the United States Code [sections 603, 604(a)(5), or sections 672675 of this title], or section 107(a)(6) of the Act of July 31, 1956, as amended (5 U.S.C. 2206(a)(6)) [section 2206(a) (6) of Title 5], are hereby increased by amounts equal to the increases provided by section 612 [112] of this part [amending section 1113(b) of Title 5] in corresponding rates of compensation paid to officers and employees subject to the Classification Act of 1949, as amended [chapter 21 of Title 5]."

For effective date of Pub. L. 86-568, see note under section 1113 of Title 5.

1960 INCREASE IN COMPENSATION RATES INAPPLICABLE TO DEPUTY DIRECTOR

Section 302(d) of Pub. L. 87-367, title III, Oct. 4, 1961, 75 Stat. 793, provided that: "On and after the effective date of this subsection, section 116(a) of the Federal Employees Salary Increase Act of 1960 (Part B of the Act of July 1, 1960; 74 Stat. 303; Public Law 86-568) [set out as a note under this section] shall not be applicable with respect to the Deputy Director of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts."

REFERENCE TO ASSISTANT DIRECTOR DEEMED REFERENCE TO DEPUTY DIRECTOR

References in any other law to Assistant Director of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts deemed to be reference to the Deputy Director of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts, see note set out under section 601 of this title.

§ 604. Duties of Director generally.

1962 INCREASE IN LIMITATIONS ON AGGREGATE SALARIES OF SECRETARIES AND LAW CLERKS

Section 1004 (b) of Pub. L. 87-793, Oct. 11, 1962, 76 Stat. 866, provided that: "The limitations provided by appiicable law on the effective date of this section with respect to the aggregate salaries payable to secretaries and law clerks of circuit and district judges are hereby increased by two amounts, the first amount to be effective for the period beginning as of the first day of the first pay period which begins on or after the date of enactment of this Act [Oct. 11, 1962], and ending immediately prior to the first day of the first pay period which begins on or after January 1, 1964, and the second amount to be effective on the first day of the first pay period which begins on or after January 1, 1964, and thereafter, which reflect the respective applicable increases provided by title II of this part [see Effective Date of 1962 Amendment note under section 1105 of Title 5] in corresponding rates of compensation for officers and employees subject to the Classification Act of 1949, as amended [chapter 21 of Title 5]."

1960 INCREASE IN LIMITATIONS ON AGGREGATE SALARIES OF SECRETARIES AND LAW CLERKS

Section 116(b) of Pub. L. 86-568, title I, July 1, 1960, 74 Stat. 303, provided that: "The limitations provided by applicable law on the effective date of this section with respect to the aggregate salaries payable to secretaries and law clerks of circuit and district judges are hereby increased by the amounts necessary to pay the additional basic compensation provided by this part."

Words "this part", referred to above, means Part B of Pub. L. 86-568, which enacted section 932e of Title 5, Executive Departments and Government Officers and Employees, amended section 753 of this title, sections 1113, 2091, 2252 and 3002 of Title 5, sections 867 and 870 of Title 22, Foreign Relations and Intercourse, and sections 4103, 4107 and 4108 of Title 38, Veterans' Benefits, and enacted notes set out under sections 603 and 604 of this title, sections 60a and 60f of Title 2, The Congress, sections 1113, and 2252 of Title 5, section 590h of Title 16, Conservation, and section 867 of Title 22.

1962 INCREASE IN COMPENSATION RATES Increase by Pub. L. 87-793, § 1004 (a), Oct. 11, 1962, 76 Stat. 866, in rates of basic compensation fixed pursuant to subsec. (a) (5) of this section, see note under section 603 of this title.

1960 INCREASE IN COMPENSATION RATES Increase by Pub. L. 86-568. title I, § 116(a), July 1. 1960, 74 Stat. 303, in rates of basic compensation fixed pursuant to subsec. (a) (5) of this section, see note under section 603 of this title.

COMPENSATION OF SECRETARIES AND LAW CLERKS

Pub. L. 88-245, title IV. § 401. Dec. 30, 1953, 77 Stat 795, provided in part: "That the compensation of secretaries and law clerks of circuit and district judges shall be fixed by the Director of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts without regard to the Classification Act of 1949, as amended chapter 21 of Title 5, Executive Departments and Government Officers and Employees] except that the salary of a secretary shall conform with that of the General Schedule grades (GS) 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, or 10, as the appointing judge shall determine, and the salary of a law clerk shall conform with that of the General Schedule grades (GS) 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, or 12, as the appointing judge shall determine, subject to review by the Judicial Conference of the United States if requested by the Director, such determination by the judge otherwise to be final: Provided further, That (exclusive of step increases corresponding with those provided for by title VII of the Classification Act of 1949, as amended [subchapter VI of chapter 21 of Title 5], and of compensation paid for temporary assistance needed because of an emergency) the aggregate salaries paid to secretaries and law clerks appointed by one judge shall not exceed $17,670 per annum. except in the case of the chief judge of each circuit and the chief judge of each district court having five or more district judges, in which case the aggregate salaries shall not exceed $23,465 per annum."

Similar provisions were contained in Pub. L. 86-84, title III, § 301, July 13, 1959, 73 Stat. 192; Pub. L. 86-678, title III. § 301, Aug. 31, 1960, 74 Stat. 566; Pub. L. 87-264, title III, § 301, Sept. 21, 1961, 75 Stat. 555; Pub. L. 87-843, title IV. § 401, Oct. 18, 1962, 76 Stat. 1099.

TRAVEL AND SUBSISTENCE EXPENSES

Section 6 of Pub. L. 87-139, Aug. 14. 1961, 75 Stat. 340. provided that: "The Director of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts shall promulgate, in accordance with section 604 (a) (7) and section 456 of title 28 of the United States Code [subsec. (a) (7) of this section and section 456 of this title]. such regulations as he may deem necessary to effectuate the increases provided by this Act amending section 553 of this title, and section 68b of Title 2, sections 73b-2, 836, and 837 of Title 5, sections 2370, 287q. and 1471 of Title 22, and adding provisions set out as a note under section 73b-2 of Title 5]." DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA REGISTER OF WILLS: DISPOSITION OF FEES, ETC.; RETURNS

Pub. L. 88-241, § 21(b), Dec. 23, 1963. 77 Stat. 628, repealed section 5 of act Aug. 2, 1949, ch. 383. 63 Stat. 491, which required the Register of Wills of the District of Columbia to pay into the Treasury fees, costs, and other moneys collected by him and to make returns thereof to the Director of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts. See D.C. Code 1961 Ed.. § 11-505(b) (7).

§ 605. Budget estimates.

The Director, under the supervision of the Judicial Conference of the United States, shall submit to the Bureau of the Budget annual estimates of the expenditures and appropriations necessary for the maintenance and operation of the courts and the Administrative Office and the operation of the judicial survivors annuity fund, and such supplemental and deficiency estimates as may be required from time to time for the same purposes, according to law.

The Director shall cause periodic examinations of the judicial survivors annuity fund to be made by an actuary, who may be an actuary employed by another department of the Government temporarily assigned for the purpose, and whose findings and recommendations shall be transmitted by the Director to the Judicial Conference.

Such estimates shall be approved, before presentation to the Bureau of the Budget, by the Judicial Conference of the United States, except that the estimate with respect to the Customs Court shall be approved by such court.

All such estimates shall be included in the budget without revision, but subject to the recommendations of the Bureau of the Budget, as provided by section 11 of Title 31 for the estimates of the Supreme Court. (As amended Sept. 19, 1961, Pub. L. 87-253, § 3, 75 Stat. 521.)

AMENDMENTS

1961-Pub. L. 87-253 deleted from the second paragraph the requirement that the estimate with respect to the Court of Customs and Patent Appeals be approved by such court.

§ 606. Duties of Deputy Director.

The Deputy Director shall perform the duties assigned to him by the Director, and shall act as Director during the absence or incapacity of the Director or when the Director's office is vacant. (As amended Sept. 23, 1959, Pub. L. 86-370, § 5(a) (1), 73 Stat. 652.)

AMENDMENTS 1959-Pub. L. 86-370 substituted "Deputy Director" for "Assistant Director".

REFERENCE TO ASSISTANT DIRECTOR DEEMED REFERENCE TO DEPUTY DIRECTOR

EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1958 AMENDMENT Amendment of section by Pub. L. 85-508 effective Jan. 3. 1959, upon admission of Alaska into the Union pursuant to Proc. No. 3269, Jan. 5, 1959, 24 F.R. 81, 73 Stat. c16, as required by sections 1 and 8(c) of Pub. L. 85-508, see notes set out under section 81A of this title and preceding section 21 of Title 48, Territories and Insular Possessions.

Chapter 43.-UNITED STATES COMMISSIONERS § 631. Appointment and tenure. SPECIAL COMMISSIONER FOR GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK; APPOINTMENT; JURISDICTION; COMPENSATION Pub. L. 86-258, Sept. 14, 1959, 73 Stat. 546, provided: "That the United States District Court for the District of Arizona shall appoint a special commissioner for the Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona. The commissioner shall hold office for four years, unless sooner removed by the district court, and he shall be subject to the general laws and requirements applicable to United States commissioners.

"SEC. 2. The jurisdiction of the commissioner in adjudicating cases brought before him shall be limited to the trial, and sentencing upon conviction, of persons charged with the commission of those misdemeanors classified as petty offenses (18 U.S.C. 1) [section 1 of Title 18] relating to the violation of Federal laws or regulations applicable within the park: Provided, That any person charged with a petty offense may elect to be tried in the district court of the United States; and the commissioner shall apprise the defendant of his right to make such election, but shall not proceed to try the case unless the defendant, after being so apprised, signs a

written consent to be tried before the commissioner. The exercise of additional functions by the commissioner shall be consistent with and be carried out in accordance with the authority, laws, and regulations of general application to United States commissioners. The rules of procedure set forth in title 18, section 3402. of the United States Code [section 3402 of Title 18], shall be followed in the handling of cases by such commissioner. The probation laws shall be applicable to persons tried by the commissioner and he shall have power to grant probation.

"SEC. 3. The commissioner shall receive an annual salary to be fixed by the district court with the approval of the Judicial Conference of the United States and shall account for all fees, fines, and costs collected by him as public moneys. He shall reside within the boundary of the park or at some place reasonably adjacent thereto designated by the Secretary of the Interior with the approval of the district court."

§§ 672-675.

Chapter 45.-SUPREME COURT

INCREASES IN COMPENSATION RATES

For increases in rates of basic compensation fixed pursuant to these sections, see notes under section 603 of this title.

Chapter 49.-DISTRICT COURTS

§ 752. Law clerks and secretaries.

District judges may appoint necessary law clerks and secretaries subject to any limitation on the aggregate salaries of such employees which may be imposed by law. (As amended Sept. 1, 1959, Pub. L. 86-221, 73 Stat. 452.)

AMENDMENTS

1959-Pub. L. 86-221 substituted provision permitting district judges to appoint necessary law clerks and secretaries subject to aggregate salary limitations for provisions permitting a district judge to appoint a secretary and also a law clerk upon certification of necessity by the chief Judge of the circuit and permitting the chief judge of a district court having five or more district judges to appoint an assistant secretary.

§ 753. Reporters.

(e) Each reporter shall receive an annual salary to be fixed from time to time by the Judicial Conference of the United States at not less than $3,000 nor more than $7,630 per annum. All supplies shall be furnished by the reporter at his own expense.

(As amended July 1, 1960, Pub. L. 86-568, title I, § 116(c), 74 Stat. 303.)

Increase in Salary Limitation for Court Reporters

Salary limitations for court reporters were increased by Pub. L. 87-793, § 1004 (c), Oct. 11, 1962, 76 Stat. 866, set out as a note under this section.

1960

AMENDMENTS

Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 86-568 increased the maximum annual salary from $7,095 to $7,630.

EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1960 AMENDMENT Amendment of this section by Pub. L. 86-568 effective on the first day of the first pay period which begins on or after July 1, 1960, see section 122 of Pub. L. 86-568, set out as a note under section 1113 of Title 5, Executive Departments and Government Officers and Employees.

EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1958 AMENDMENT Amendment of section by Pub. L. 85-508 effective Jan. 3, 1959, upon admission of Alaska into the Union pursuant to Proc. No. 3269, Jan. 5, 1959, 24 F.R. 81, 73

Stat. c16, as required by sections 1 and 8(c) of Pub. L. 85-508, see notes set out under section 81A of this title and preceding section 21 of Title 48, Territories and Insular Possessions.

1962 INCREASE IN SALARY LIMITATION FOR COURT REPORTERS

Section 1004 (c) of Pub. L. 87-793, Oct. 11, 1962, 76 Stat. 866, provided that: "Section 753 (e) of title 28 of the United States Code [subsec. (e) of this section] (relating to the compensation of court reporters for district courts) is amended by striking out the existing salary limitation contained therein and inserting a new limitation to be effective for the period beginning as of the first day of the first pay period which begins on or after the date of enactment of this Act [Oct. 11, 1962], and ending immediately prior to the first day of the first pay period which begins on or after January 1, 1964, and a second new limitation effective on the first day of the first pay period which begins on or after January 1, 1964, and thereafter, which reflect the respective applicable increases provided by title II of this part [see Effective Date of 1962 Amendment note under section 1105 of Title 5] in corresponding rates of compensation for officers and employees subject to the Classification Act of 1949, as amended [chapter 21 of Title 5]."

§ 756. Power to appoint.

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA REGISTER OF WILLS

Pub. L. 88-241, § 21(b), Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 628, repealed sections 3 and 4 of act Aug. 2, 1949, ch. 383, 63 Stat. 491, which provided for the appointment and removal of the Register of Wills by the United States District Court for the District of Columbia and made the office of Register of Wills a part of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. See D.C. Code 1961 Ed., § 11-504 (a).

Chapter 51.-COURT OF CLAIMS

§ 792. Commissioners.

COMPENSATION OF COMMISSIONERS

Annual basic compensation of Commissioners as $19,000, see section 2205(b) of Title 5, Executive Departments and Government Officers and Employees.

Act Oct. 24, 1951, ch. 554, § 1(c), 65 Stat. 613, increased the rate of basic compensation of the Commissioners. See note under section 603 of this title.

Act Oct. 15, 1949, ch. 695, § 6(a), 63 Stat. 881, established the rate of basic compensation of the Commissioners at $14,000 per annum, effective the first day of the first pay period which began after Oct. 15, 1949. See section 9 of act Oct. 15, 1949, set out as a note under section 273 of Title 2, The Congress.

Section 2(c) of act June 25, 1948, provided in part that the sum of $7,500 should be the basic compensation on which the additional compensation set forth in section 934 of Title 5, Executive Departments and Government Officers and Employees, should be computed and paid.

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