Us Code § 963 - Courts defined
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§ 963. Courts defined
As used in this chapter, unless the context indicates otherwise, the words "court" and "courts" include the Supreme Court of the United States and the courts enumerated in section 610 of this title.
(June 25, 1948, ch. 646, 62 Stat. 927.)
Historical and Revision Notes
This section was included to embrace the Supreme Court and all courts under the supervision of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts. See section 610 of this title and reviser's note thereunder.
CHAPTER 58—UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION
Editorial Notes
Amendments
1994—Pub. L. 103–322, title XXVIII, §280005(c)(1), Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 2097, substituted "Chair" for "Chairman" in item 993.
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