US lawFederal (United States)Session lawPub. L. 90-578 — To abolish the office of United States commissioner, to establish in place thereof within the judicial branch of the Government the office of United States magistrate, and for other purposes.403Pub. L. 90-578, tit. IV, sec. 403effective dateEnactedYear: 1968Length: 27 wordsOfficial source effective date Sec. 403. Except as otherwise provided by sections 401 and 402 of this title, this Act shall take effect on the date of its enactment.PreviousPub. L. 90-578, tit. IV, sec. 402NextPub. L. 90-578, tit. V, sec. 501