# Law No. 6862 of November 26, 1980 > Brazilian law **Wikidata**: [Q105649921](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q105649921) **Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/law-no-6862-of-november-26-1980 ## Summary Law No. 6862 of November 26, 1980 is a Brazilian federal statute promulgated by the Presidency of the Federative Republic of Brazil, published in Brasília on November 26, 1980, and available at the official government website. ## Key Facts - **Title and Aliases**: Officially titled "Lei nº 6862, de 26 de novembro de 1980" with no alternative aliases provided - **Country of Origin**: Brazil - **Approving Authority**: Presidency of the Federative Republic of Brazil - **Instance Type**: Classified as a statute - **Publication Date**: 1980-11-26 - **Place of Publication**: Brasília - **LXML Brazil ID**: urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1980-11-26;6862 - **Available URL**: https://www.planalto.gov.br/ccivil_03/leis/1980-1988/l6862.htm - **Jurisdiction**: Applies to Brazil - **Language**: Brazilian Portuguese - **Legal Citation**: Lei nº 6862/1980 - **Wikidata Description**: Brazilian law - **Wikimedia Project**: Included in WikiProject Brazilian Laws ## FAQs **What is the legal citation for this law?** The legal citation is Lei nº 6862/1980. **What is the main subject of this law?** The law covers multiple subjects including autarky, suspension, decision, civil servant, Brazilian Election Justice, federal law, validity, direct administration, and legal norm. **Where can the full text be found?** The full text is available at the official government website: https://www.planalto.gov.br/ccivil_03/leis/1980-1988/l6862.htm. **What is the language of the law?** The law is written in Brazilian Portuguese. **What is the LXML Brazil identifier?** The LXML Brazil identifier is urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1980-11-26;6862. ## Why It Matters Law No. 6862 of November 26, 1980 represents a formal legislative enactment in Brazil that serves as a manifestation of statutory law. As a statute, it provides concrete, written evidence of legal rules that govern Brazilian society. The law's classification as a "statute" means it functions as the official record of legal rules enacted by the government, ensuring legal mandates are documented, accessible, and enforceable. Its public domain status in Brazil ensures that citizens have unrestrained access to the laws they must follow, reinforcing principles of open government and the rule of law. The law contributes to the legal framework that governs various aspects of Brazilian administration and justice, particularly concerning civil servants, election justice, and administrative procedures. ## Notable For - **Federal Statute Classification**: Classified as a federal law within Brazil's legal system - **Specific Jurisdiction**: Applies exclusively to Brazil as indicated by the structured properties - **Official Publication**: Published in Brasília, the capital city of Brazil - **Language Standard**: Written in Brazilian Portuguese, the official language of Brazil - **Government Website Availability**: The full text is accessible through the official government portal - **Wikimedia Project Inclusion**: Included in WikiProject Brazilian Laws for systematic documentation - **Comprehensive Subject Coverage**: Addresses multiple legal areas including autarky, administrative procedures, and election justice ## Body ### Definition and Classification Law No. 6862 of November 26, 1980 is a formal written document that creates law in Brazil. It is classified as a statute, which is a subclass of "written work," "document," and "rule" within legal knowledge systems. The law functions as the concrete manifestation of statutory law, distinct from but related to broader concepts of "legislation" or "legal act." ### Publication and Authority The law was promulgated by the Presidency of the Federative Republic of Brazil on November 26, 1980. The approval was determined through the formal process of promulgation, as indicated by the structured properties. The law was published in Brasília, the capital city of Brazil, on the same date of promulgation. ### Legal Citation and Identification The legal citation for this law is Lei nº 6862/1980. It has a unique LXML Brazil identifier: urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1980-11-26;6862. The law is described as a Brazilian law in Wikidata, with a sitelink count of 117. The full text is available at the official government website: https://www.planalto.gov.br/ccivil_03/leis/1980-1988/l6862.htm. ### Main Subjects and Applications The law covers multiple legal areas including: - **Autarky**: Refers to self-sufficiency or independence in administrative operations - **Suspension**: Legal mechanisms for temporarily halting administrative actions - **Decision**: Administrative decisions affecting civil servants and public administration - **Civil Servant**: Regulations concerning employment conditions and rights of government employees - **Brazilian Election Justice**: Provisions related to electoral procedures and oversight - **Federal Law**: Classification as a federal statute with nationwide application - **Validity**: Provisions concerning the duration and effectiveness of administrative measures - **Direct Administration**: Rules governing government-run operations and services - **Legal Norm**: The law itself serves as a legal norm within Brazilian jurisprudence ### Jurisdiction and Language The law applies exclusively to Brazil, as indicated by the structured properties. It is written in Brazilian Portuguese, the official language of the country. The law's jurisdiction is specified as Brazil, with no indication of application to other countries or regions. ### Access and Documentation The law is maintained in the public domain through official government channels. The structured properties indicate it is part of the WikiProject Brazilian Laws, which systematically documents Brazilian legislation. The law is indexed in multiple knowledge bases including Wikidata, Library of Congress, and Bibliothèque nationale de France systems. ## References 1. [Source](https://www.lexml.gov.br/urn/urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1980-11-26;6862) 2. [Source](https://legislacao.presidencia.gov.br/atos?tipo=LEI&numero=6862&ano=1980&data=26/11/1980&ato=536QTRU9UMrRVTd1e)