### Question
What is the definition of judicial officer?


### Answer
The definition of **judicial officer** is as follows in *28 U.S.C. § 482*:

> a United States district court judge or a United States magistrate judge

#### Citation:
  - *28 U.S.C. § 482*
  - Heading: **PART I-ORGANIZATION OF COURTS > CHAPTER 23-CIVIL JUSTICE EXPENSE AND DELAY REDUCTION PLANS**

