28 U.S.C. § 358 : US Code - Section 358: Rules

Search 28 U.S.C. § 358 : US Code - Section 358: Rules

(a) In General. - Each judicial council and the Judicial
Conference may prescribe such rules for the conduct of proceedings
under this chapter, including the processing of petitions for
review, as each considers to be appropriate.
(b) Required Provisions. - Rules prescribed under subsection (a)
shall contain provisions requiring that -
(1) adequate prior notice of any investigation be given in
writing to the judge whose conduct is the subject of a complaint
under this chapter;
(2) the judge whose conduct is the subject of a complaint under
this chapter be afforded an opportunity to appear (in person or
by counsel) at proceedings conducted by the investigating panel,
to present oral and documentary evidence, to compel the
attendance of witnesses or the production of documents, to cross-
examine witnesses, and to present argument orally or in writing;
and
(3) the complainant be afforded an opportunity to appear at
proceedings conducted by the investigating panel, if the panel
concludes that the complainant could offer substantial
information.
(c) Procedures. - Any rule prescribed under this section shall be
made or amended only after giving appropriate public notice and an
opportunity for comment. Any such rule shall be a matter of public
record, and any such rule promulgated by a judicial council may be
modified by the Judicial Conference. No rule promulgated under this
section may limit the period of time within which a person may file
a complaint under this chapter.