### Question
How does the law define covered employee?


### Answer
Under *28 U.S.C. § 604*, **covered employee** is defined as:

> an employee of the judicial branch of the United States Government, other than—


(i) any judge or justice who is entitled to hold office during good behavior

#### Citation:
  - *28 U.S.C. § 604*
  - Heading: **PART III-COURT OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES > CHAPTER 41-ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF UNITED STATES COURTS**

