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Code · U.S. Code · Title 28 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE · CHAPTER 43— UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGES · § 639

§ 639. Definitions

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As used in this chapter—
(1)“Conference” shall mean the Judicial Conference of the United States;
(2)“Council” shall mean the Judicial Council of the Circuit;
(3)“Director” shall mean the Director of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts;
(4)“Full-time magistrate judge” shall mean a full-time United States magistrate judge;
(5)“Part-time magistrate judge” shall mean a part-time United States magistrate judge; and
(6)“United States magistrate judge” and “magistrate judge” shall mean both full-time and part-time United States magistrate judges.
(June 25, 1948, ch. 646, 62 Stat. 917; Pub. L. 90–578, title I, § 101, Oct. 17, 1968, 82 Stat. 1114; Pub. L. 101–650, title III, § 321, Dec. 1, 1990, 104 Stat. 5117.)
Historical and Revision Notes
Based on title 28, U.S.C., 1940 ed., § 528a (July 10, 1946, ch. 548, 60 Stat. 525).
Provisions of section 528a of title 28, U.S.C., 1940 ed., for furnishing seal is included in section 638 of this title.
Changes were made in phraseology.
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  • June 25, 1948, ch. 646
  • 62 Stat. 917
  • Pub. L. 90–578, title I, § 101
  • 82 Stat. 1114
  • Pub. L. 101–650, title III, § 321
  • 104 Stat. 5117
  • July 10, 1946, ch. 548
  • 60 Stat. 525
  • section 528a of title 28
  • Pub. L. 90–578
  • section 321 of Pub. L. 101–650
  • section 403 of Pub. L. 90–578
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§ 639
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ActJune 25, 1948, ch. 646
Stat.62 Stat. 917
Pub. L.Pub. L. 90–578, title I, § 101
Stat.82 Stat. 1114
Pub. L.Pub. L. 101–650, title III, § 321
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