### Question
How is the term special trial judge defined?


### Answer
The term **special trial judge** is defined in *26 U.S.C. § 7448* as the following:

> a judicial officer appointed pursuant to section 7443A, including any individual receiving an annuity under chapter 83 or 84 of title 5, United States Code, whether or not performing judicial duties under section 7443B

#### Citation:
  - *26 U.S.C. § 7448*
  - Heading: **Subtitle F-Procedure and Administration > CHAPTER 76-JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS > Subchapter C-The Tax Court > PART I-ORGANIZATION AND JURISDICTION**

