Section 1 Short title
This Act may be cited as the “Transparency and Responsibility in Upholding Standards in the Judiciary Act” or the “TRUST Act”.
Transparency and Responsibility in Upholding Standards in the Judiciary Act
A BILL
To amend chapter 16 of title 28, United States Code with respect to the effect of a vacancy of office on complaints against judges.
Sec. 2 Effect of a vacancy of office on complaints against judges
Review of complaints by chief judge— Section 352 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
“(e) Effect of vacancy of office—The resignation, retirement from office under chapter 17, or death of a judge who is the subject of a complaint under section 351 shall not be grounds for—
“(1) dismissing the complaint under subsection (b)(1); or
“(2) concluding that action on the complaint is no longer necessary under subsection (b)(2).”
Special committees— Section 353(c) of title 28, United States Code, is amended—
by striking “Each committee” and inserting the following:
“(1) Investigation—Each committee”
by adding at the end the following:
“(2) Effect of vacancy of office—Each committee appointed under subsection (a) shall complete the investigation and file a report under paragraph (1) without regard to the resignation, retirement from office under chapter 17, or death of the judge whose conduct is the subject of the complaint.”