A bill to amend titles 18 and 28 of the United States Code to establish a United States Marshals Service, and for other purposes.
United States Marshals Service Act of 1985 - Establishes the United States Marshals Service (Service) as a bureau within the Department of Justice. States that the Service shall be under the authority and direction of the Attorney General. Provides that the Service shall be headed by a Director appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Directs the Attorney General to appoint a United States marshal for each judicial district of the United States.
Specifies the powers and duties of the Service. Authorizes certain witness security expenses to be paid from the Appropriation for Fees and Expenses of Witnesses. Prescribes the schedule of fees that the Service may collect.
Authorizes the Attorney General to make payments from the Support of U.S. Prisoners in Non-Federal Institutions appropriation for: (1) necessary clothing and medical care for prisoners; and (2) rewards in connection with the capture of a Federal fugitive.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.
Referred to Subcommittee on Courts, Civil Liberties, and the Administration of Justice.
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