The United States Marshals Service (USMS) is a federal law enforcement agency within the U.S. Department of Justice (28 U.S.C. § 561). It is the oldest American federal law enforcement agency and was created by the Judiciary Act of 1789 during the presidency of George Washington as the Office of the United States Marshal.[3] The USMS as it stands today was established in 1969 to provide guidance and assistance to Marshals throughout the federal judicial districts. USMS is an agency of the United States executive branch reporting to the United States Attorney General, but serves as the enforcement arm of the United States federal courts to ensure the effective operation of the judiciary and integrity of the Constitution. Special Deputy Marshals - The Director of the United States Marshals Service is authorized to deputize the following persons to perform the functions of a Deputy U.S. Marshal in any district designated by the Director: (a) Selected officers or employees of the Department of Justice; (b) Selected federal, state, or local law enforcement officers whenever the law enforcement needs of the U.S. Marshals Service so require; (c) Selected employees of private security companies in providing courtroom security for the Federal judiciary; (d) Other persons designated by the Associate Attorney General pursuant to 28 CFR 0.19(a)(3).
