CHAPTER 61 - UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT BUILDING AND GROUNDS
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§ 6101 Definitions and application
(a) Definitions.— In this chapter, the following definitions apply: The term “official guest of the Supreme Court” means an individual who is a guest of the Supreme Court, as determined by the Chief Justice of the United States or any Associate Justice of the Supreme Court; The term “State” means a State of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Marshall Islands, Palau, and any territory or possession of the United States; and
(b) Application.— For purposes of section 6102 of this title and subchapters III and IV, the Supreme Court grounds— extend to the line of the face of— the east curb of First Street Northeast, between Maryland Avenue Northeast and East Capitol Street; the south curb of Maryland Avenue Northeast, between First Street Northeast and Second Street Northeast; the west curb of Second Street Northeast, between Maryland Avenue Northeast and East Capitol Street; and the north curb of East Capitol Street between First Street Northeast and Second Street Northeast; and comprise any property under the custody and control of the Supreme Court as part of the Supreme Court grounds, including property acquired as provided by law on behalf of the Federal Government in lots 2, 3, 800, 801, and 802 in square 758 in the District of Columbia as an addition to the grounds of the Supreme Court Building and that parcel transferred under the Supreme Court Grounds Transfer Act of 2005.
“Sec. 2
The acquisition of real property under this Act shall be conducted in accordance with the Act entitled ‘Uniform Relocation Assistance and Land Acquisition Policies Act of 1970’, Public Law 91–646 , approved January 2, 1971 [ 42 U.S.C. 4601 et seq.], and any proceeding for condemnation brought in its course shall be conducted in accordance with the Act entitled ‘An Act to provide for the acquisition of land in the District of Columbia for the use of the United States’, approved March 1, 1929 (16 D.C. Code, secs. 1351–1368).
“Sec. 3
Upon acquisition of such real property by the Architect of the Capitol, on behalf of the United States, such property shall become a part of the grounds of the United States Supreme Court Building and shall be subject to all of the provisions of the Act entitled ‘An Act to provide for the custody and maintenance of the United States Supreme Court Building and the equipment and grounds thereof’, approved May 7, 1934 ( 40 U.S.C. 13a–13c ) [now 40 U.S.C. 6111–611 3], and section 6 of the joint resolution entitled ‘Joint resolution to provide for the use and disposition of the bequest of the late Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes to the United States, and for other purposes’, approved October 22, 1940 ( 40 U.S.C. 13e ) [now 40 U.S.C. 6114 ].
“Sec. 4
The Architect of the Capitol is authorized to enter into contracts and to make expenditures for grading and paving and such other expenditures, including expenditures for personal and other services, as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act.
“Sec. 5
There is hereby authorized to be appropriated the sum of $645,000 for fiscal year 1981 for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this Act, said appropriation to remain available until expended.”
§ 6102 Regulations
(a) Authority of the Marshal.— In addition to the restrictions and requirements specified in subchapter IV, the Marshal of the Supreme Court may prescribe regulations, approved by the Chief Justice of the United States, that are necessary for— the adequate protection of the Supreme Court Building and grounds and of individuals and property in the Building and grounds; and the maintenance of suitable order and decorum within the Building and grounds.
(b) Posting Requirement.— All regulations prescribed under this section shall be posted in a public place at the Building and shall be made reasonably available to the public in writing.
§ 6111 Supreme Court Building
(a) In General.— The Architect of the Capitol shall have charge of the structural and mechanical care of the Supreme Court Building, including— the care and maintenance of the grounds; and the supplying of all mechanical furnishings and mechanical equipment for the Building. The Architect shall direct the operation and maintenance of the mechanical equipment and repair of the building. The Architect may enter into all necessary contracts to carry out this subsection.
(b) Availability of Appropriations.— Amounts appropriated under— subsection (a) and sections 6112 and 6113 of this title are available for— expenses of heating and air-conditioning refrigeration supplied by the Capitol Power Plant, advancements for which shall be made and deposited in the Treasury to the credit of appropriations provided for the Capitol Power Plant; and the purchase of electrical energy; and the heading “Supreme Court of the United States” and “care of the building and grounds” are available for— improvements, maintenance, repairs, equipment, supplies, materials, and appurtenances; special clothing for workers; personal and other services (including temporary labor without regard to chapter 51, subchapter III of chapter 53, and subchapter III of chapter 83, of title 5); and without compliance with section 6101(b) to (d) of title 41— for snow removal (by hire of personnel and equipment or under contract); and for the replacement of electrical transformers containing polychlorinated biphenyls.
§ 6112 Supreme Court Building and grounds employees
Employees required to carry out section 6111(a) of this title shall be— appointed by the Architect of the Capitol with the approval of the Chief Justice of the United States; compensated in accordance with chapter 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 of title 5; and subject to subchapter III of chapter 83 of title 5. ( Pub. L. 107–217 , Aug. 21, 2002 , 116 Stat. 1181 .)
§ 6113 Duties of the Superintendent of the Supreme Court Building
Except as provided in section 6111(a) of this title , all duties and work required for the operation, domestic care, and custody of the Supreme Court Building shall be performed under the direction of the Marshal of the Supreme Court. The Marshal serves as the superintendent of the Building. ( Pub. L. 107–217 , Aug. 21, 2002 , 116 Stat. 1181 .)
§ 6114 Oliver Wendell Holmes Garden
The Architect of the Capitol shall maintain and care for the Oliver Wendell Holmes Garden in accordance with the provisions of law on the maintenance and care of the grounds of the Supreme Court Building. ( Pub. L. 107–217 , Aug. 21, 2002 , 116 Stat. 1181 .)
§ 6121 General
(a) Authority of Marshal of the Supreme Court and Supreme Court Police.— In accordance with regulations prescribed by the Marshal of the Supreme Court and approved by the Chief Justice of the United States, the Marshal and the Supreme Court Police shall have authority— to police the Supreme Court Building and grounds and adjacent streets to protect individuals and property; in any location, to protect— the Chief Justice, any Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, and any official guest of the Supreme Court; any officer or employee of the Supreme Court while that officer or employee is performing official duties; and if the Marshal determines such protection is necessary— any retired or former Chief Justice or Associate Justice of the Supreme Court; or any member of the immediate family of the Chief Justice, any Associate Justice, any retired or former Chief Justice or Associate Justice, or any officer of the Supreme Court. 1 while performing duties necessary to carry out paragraph (1) or (2), to make arrests for any violation of Federal or State law and any regulation under Federal or State law; and to carry firearms as may be required while performing duties under section 6102 of this title , this subchapter, and subchapter IV.
(b) Authorization To Carry Firearms— 2 Duties under subsection (a)(2)(A) with respect to an official guest of the Supreme Court in any location (other than the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia) shall be authorized in writing by the Chief Justice or an Associate Justice, if those duties require the carrying of firearms under subsection (a)(4).
§ 6122 Designation of members of the Supreme Court Police
Under the general supervision and direction of the Chief Justice of the United States, the Marshal of the Supreme Court may designate employees of the Supreme Court as members of the Supreme Court Police, without additional compensation. ( Pub. L. 107–217 , Aug. 21, 2002 , 116 Stat. 1182 .)
§ 6123 Authority of Metropolitan Police of the District of Columbia
The Metropolitan Police of the District of Columbia may make arrests within the Supreme Court Building and grounds for a violation of federal or state law or any regulation under federal or state law. This section does not authorize the Metropolitan Police to enter the Supreme Court Building to make an arrest in response to a complaint, serve a warrant, or patrol the Supreme Court Building or grounds, unless the Metropolitan Police have been requested to do so by, or have received the consent of, the Marshal of the Supreme Court or an assistant to the Marshal. ( Pub. L. 107–217 , Aug. 21, 2002 , 116 Stat. 1182 .)
§ 6131 Public travel in Supreme Court grounds
Public travel in, and occupancy of, the Supreme Court grounds is restricted to the sidewalks and other paved surfaces. ( Pub. L. 107–217 , Aug. 21, 2002 , 116 Stat. 1182 .)
§ 6132 Sale of articles, signs, and solicitation in Supreme Court Building and grounds
It is unlawful— to offer or expose any article for sale in the Supreme Court Building or grounds; to display a sign, placard, or other form of advertisement in the Building or grounds; or to solicit fares, alms, subscriptions, or contributions in the Building or grounds. ( Pub. L. 107–217 , Aug. 21, 2002 , 116 Stat. 1183 .)
§ 6133 Property in the Supreme Court Building and grounds
It is unlawful to step or climb on, remove, or in any way injure any statue, seat, wall, fountain, or other erection or architectural feature, or any tree, shrub, plant, or turf, in the Supreme Court Building or grounds. ( Pub. L. 107–217 , Aug. 21, 2002 , 116 Stat. 1183 .)
§ 6134 Firearms, fireworks, speeches, and objectionable language in the Supreme Court Building and grounds
It is unlawful to discharge a firearm, firework or explosive, set fire to a combustible, make a harangue or oration, or utter loud, threatening, or abusive language in the Supreme Court Building or grounds. ( Pub. L. 107–217 , Aug. 21, 2002 , 116 Stat. 1183 .)
§ 6135 Parades, assemblages, and display of flags in the Supreme Court Building and grounds
It is unlawful to parade, stand, or move in processions or assemblages in the Supreme Court Building or grounds, or to display in the Building and grounds a flag, banner, or device designed or adapted to bring into public notice a party, organization, or movement. ( Pub. L. 107–217 , Aug. 21, 2002 , 116 Stat. 1183 .)
§ 6136 Suspension of prohibitions against use of Supreme Court grounds
To allow the observance of authorized ceremonies in the Supreme Court Building and grounds, the Marshal of the Supreme Court may suspend for those occasions any of the prohibitions contained in this subchapter as may be necessary for the occasion if— responsible officers have been appointed; and the Marshal determines that adequate arrangements have been made— to maintain suitable order and decorum in the proceedings; and to protect the Supreme Court Building and grounds and individuals and property in the Building and grounds. ( Pub. L. 107–217 , Aug. 21, 2002 , 116 Stat. 1183 .)
§ 6137 Penalties
(a) In General.— An individual who violates this subchapter, or a regulation prescribed under section 6102 of this title , shall be fined under title 18, imprisoned not more than 60 days, or both.
(b) Venue and Procedure.— Prosecution for a violation described in subsection (a) shall be in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, on information by the United States Attorney or an Assistant United States Attorney.
**(c) Offenses Involving Property Damage Over 100, the period of imprisonment for the offense may be not more than five years.