H.R. 5174 · 98th Congress · enacted
Bankruptcy Amendments and Federal Judgeship Act of 1983
Became Public Law No: 98-353.
Latest official action 1984-07-10 · Enacted
The bill, briefly
Bankruptcy Amendments of 1984 - Title I: Amendments Relating to Bankruptcy Court - Creates a court of record in each judicial district known as the United States Bankruptcy Court for the district. Directs the President to appoint bankruptcy judges with the advice and consent of the Senate. States that such judges hold office during good behavior and sets guidelines for: (1) salaries; (2) division of business; (3) times and places of holding court; (4) continuation of proceedings during vacant judgeships; and (5) appellate panels composed of bankruptcy judges. Authorizes the Chief Justice of the United States to temporarily assign bankruptcy judges of one circuit for service in a bankruptcy court in another circuit. Prohibits assigning bankruptcy judges for service in courts other than bankruptcy courts. Prescribes retirement benefits for current bankruptcy judges not appointed to bankruptcy courts under this Act. Directs each bankruptcy court to appoint court reporters according to qualifications standards formulated by the Judicial Conference. Prescribes the manner in which such reporters shall record bankruptcy court proceedings. Places such reporters under the supervision of the appointing bankruptcy court and the Judicial Conference. Authorizes the Director of the Administrative Office to contract for additional temporary court reporters if the judicial council of any circ…
Congressional Research Service · 1984-03-19
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