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Supreme Court Accountability: Mandatory Code of Conduct and Public Complaint System.

This law mandates the U.S. Supreme Court to establish a formal code of conduct for its Justices within one year. It creates a new system allowing citizens to file complaints regarding alleged judicial misconduct. The Court must publicly report on these anonymized complaints and the remedial actions taken, enhancing transparency and accountability.
Key points
The Supreme Court must adopt an official code of ethics for all Justices within one year of the law's enactment.
A formal system for processing public complaints against Justices' conduct will be established.
The Court must publish reports detailing received complaints and investigation outcomes (with names anonymized).
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Print number: 118_S_1290
Sponsor: Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]
Process start date: 2023-04-26
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Supreme Court Code of Conduct Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_1290.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-04-26.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The Supreme Court must adopt an official code of ethics for all Justices within one year of the law's enactment.
  • A formal system for processing public complaints against Justices' conduct will be established.
  • The Court must publish reports detailing received complaints and investigation outcomes (with names anonymized).
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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