Administrative Office of the United States Courts
The Administrative Office of the United States Courts provides administrative support to the federal judiciary. It was created with the Administrative Office Act of 1939. The agency refers to itself as "the AO."[1]
Overview of responsibilities
The Administrative Office is tasked with many responsibilities for the federal judicial branch. It handles administrative, legal, financial, management, program, and information technology services. The office also acts as a liaison between the judiciary and United States Congress.[1]
According to its own description,
| “ | The agency is a unique entity in government. Neither the Executive Branch nor the Legislative Branch has any one comparable organization that provides the broad range of services and functions that the Administrative Office does for the Judicial Branch.[1] [2] | ” |
Annual reports
Every year, the Director of the Administrative Office provides a report that outlines the federal judiciary's budget, legislation related to the judicial branch, and administrative practices. The most recent report on the judiciary can be found here.
External links
- Website of the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts
- The Third Branch, a publication of the AOC
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 United States Courts, Administrative Office of the United States Courts
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
