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Code · U.S. Code · Title 28 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE · CHAPTER 21— GENERAL PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO COURTS AND JUDGES · § 454

§ 454. Practice of law by justices and judges

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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
Based on title 28, U.S.C., 1940 ed., § 373 (Mar. 3, 1911, ch. 231, § 258, 36 Stat. 1161).
Changes in phraseology were made.
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  • June 25, 1948, ch. 646
  • 62 Stat. 908
  • Mar. 3, 1911, ch. 231, § 258
  • 36 Stat. 1161
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§ 454
Practice of law by justices and judges
ActJune 25, 1948, ch. 646
Stat.62 Stat. 908
ActMar. 3, 1911, ch. 231, § 258
Stat.36 Stat. 1161
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