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28 U.S.C. § 541

Title 28Chapter 35Current through PL 116-220~1 min readLast updated: March 30, 2026View on OLRC →
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§ 541. United States attorneys

  • (a) The President shall appoint, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, a United States attorney for each judicial district.
  • (b) Each United States attorney shall be appointed for a term of four years. On 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.
  • (c) Each United States attorney is subject to removal by the President.

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