The bill would create an Inspector General for the judicial branch. The Inspector General could investigate alleged misconduct, including alleged violations of the Supreme Court’s Code of Conduct, and conduct audits to detect waste, fraud, and abuse. The office could request records, subpoena witnesses, hire staff, and report findings to the Chief Justice and Congress. It could not review the merits of court decisions or discipline judges. The bill would also protect judicial-branch employees from workplace retaliation for helping with investigations.
The bill would create a new office to investigate certain misconduct in the judicial branch. Employees who lawfully provide information or help with an investigation would have protection against workplace retaliation and could seek relief in court if that protection is violated.
No publicly available information gives a total cost estimate. The bill allows the office to hire staff and contract for services, with spending limited to amounts provided through appropriations.
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