---
title: "Heckler v. Ringer"
citation: "466 U.S. 602 (1984)"
authority_id: "AUTH-SCOTUS-HECKLER-RINGER-466-US-602"
authority_type: "case"
jurisdiction: "federal_nationwide"
precedential_status: "binding"
official_url: "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USREPORTS-466/pdf/USREPORTS-466-602.pdf"
url: "https://jason93.com/legal/federal-process/authorities/AUTH-SCOTUS-HECKLER-RINGER-466-US-602/"
legal_review: "2026-08-25"
links_checked: "2026-10-15"
links_available: 1
links_checked_count: 1
license: "CC BY 4.0"
---

# Heckler v. Ringer

## Holding or rule used

Section 1361 mandamus requires exhaustion of other avenues and a clear nondiscretionary duty.

## Material limitation

Use only for the bounded proposition in the linked modules. The exact judgment, jurisdiction, circuit, custody, other remedies, current agency instructions, requested relief, grant terms, and independent law remain separate where identified.

## Official source and pinpoints

466 U.S. 602 (1984), 466 U.S. 616–17: <https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USREPORTS-466/pdf/USREPORTS-466-602.pdf>


## Used in

- [Extraordinary Writs — Coram Nobis, Audita Querela, and Mandamus](https://jason93.com/legal/federal-process/modules/60-post-conviction/extraordinary-writs-coram-nobis-audita-querela-and-mandamus.md)