### Question
How does the law define special trial judge?


### Answer
Under *26 U.S.C. § 7448*, **special trial judge** is defined as:

> 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

#### 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**

