Director of the United States Marshals Service
The director of the United States Marshals Service, abbreviated USMS director, is the head of the United States Marshals Service (USMS). The director oversees and manages the operations of the Marshals Service and directly superintends the various United States Marshals, which lead all USMS personnel within their respective federal judicial district. The director was originally referred to as "Chief United States Marshal" from 1957 to 1970.
Director of the United States Marshals Service | |
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Seal of the Marshals Service | |
Flag of the Marshals Service | |
Incumbent Ronald L. Davis since September 27, 2021 | |
United States Marshals Service | |
Status | Chief executive |
Reports to | United States Attorney General |
Seat | Crystal City, Arlington, Virginia |
Appointer | The President with Senate advice and consent |
Term length | No fixed term |
Constituting instrument | 28 U.S.C. ยง 561 |
Formation | December 20, 1957 |
First holder | Clive W. Palmer |
Deputy | Deputy Director |
Salary | Executive Schedule, level IV |
Website | www.usmarshals.gov |
The director of the Marshals Service is appointed by the president of the United States, with the advice and consent of the Senate. The director reports to the attorney general.
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