Establishing Ethics and Investigation Offices for U.S. Supreme Court Justices.
This law establishes two new, independent offices within the Supreme Court to enhance transparency and accountability for justices. Citizens benefit from increased oversight, ensuring judges and their families receive regular ethics training and face independent investigation for potential misconduct. The new Investigative Office will have subpoena power, and investigation findings may be publicly released, strengthening public trust in the judiciary.
Key points
Creation of an Office of Ethics Counsel to advise and provide mandatory biannual ethics training to Supreme Court justices regarding conflicts of interest, gifts, and financial disclosures.
Establishment of an Office of Investigative Counsel with subpoena power to independently review and investigate ethics complaints against justices and their spouses.
Mandatory annual reporting to Congress on ethics advice provided and potential public release of investigation findings regarding ethics violations.
Status:
Expired
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