Director of the United States Marshals Service


The director of the United States Marshals Service, abbreviated USMS director, is the head and chief executive of the United States Marshals Service. The director oversees and manages the operations of the Marshals Service and directly superintends the various United States Marshals, which serve as the chiefs of the USMS within a federal judicial district. The director was originally referred to as "Chief United States Marshal" from 1957 to 1970.
The director of the Marshals Service is appointer by the president of the United States, with the advice and consent of the United States Senate. The director reports to the United States Attorney General.

Powers and duties

The powers and duties of the director are established by chapter 37, part II, title 28 of the code of laws of the United States.

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