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6 U.S.C. § 161

Title 6 Chapter 1 Current through PL 119-73 Last updated: March 29, 2026 View on OLRC →
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§ 161. Establishment of Office; Director

  • (a)
    • (1) There is hereby established within the Department of Justice an Office of Science and Technology (hereinafter in this subchapter referred to as the “Office”).
    • (2) The Office shall be under the general authority of the Assistant Attorney General, Office of Justice Programs, and shall be established within the National Institute of Justice.
  • (b) The Office shall be headed by a Director, who shall be an individual appointed based on approval by the Office of Personnel Management of the executive qualifications of the individual.

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