US Marshals Service (USMS)

The USMS US Marshals Service is a bureau of the US Department of Justice was established by the Judiciary Act of 1789, making it one of the oldest  federal law enforcement agencies in the US. It is mainly the enforcer of the US federal courts and is responsible for securing the judiciary branch of the government.

US Marshals Service – Authority

The duties and functions of the US Marshals Service (USMS) mainly evolve around the enforcement of the orders of the federal courts and in ensuring the protection and order within the justice system. The USMS agents are called marshals and they have the following authorities, duties and responsibilities:

• Provide judicial security to protect the officials and employees of the judicial branch of the government
• Secure and transport prisoners
• Find and capture the fugitives of justice
• Operate the housing for prisoners
• Engage in tactical operations
• Serve warrants and make an arrest
• Forfeiture and seizure of assets acquired from criminal activities
• Manage the Witness Protection Program
• Extradition and deportation of offenders

US Marshals Service – Responsibilities

US Marshals Service (USMS) usually investigates crimes and offenses that are related to the enforcement of the justice system. Their investigation includes the following:

• Fugitive from justice
• Escaped prisoners
• Violations of parole and probation
• Threats to the judicial officers and employees
• Violations of the anti-narcotic drugs in concurrent jurisdiction with the DEA