FEDERAL · 18 U.S.C. · Chapter 213
Capital offenses
18 U.S.C. § 3281
Title18 — Crimes and Criminal Procedure
Chapter213 — LIMITATIONS
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18 U.S.C. § 3281.
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An indictment for any offense punishable by death may be found at any time without limitation.
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History
(June 25, 1948, ch. 645, 62 Stat. 827; Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, §330004(16), Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 2142.)
Editorial Notes
Historical and Revision Notes
Based on title 18, U.S.C., 1940 ed., §§581a, 581b (Aug. 4, 1939, ch. 419, §§1, 2, 53 Stat. 1198).
Sections 581a and 581b of title 18, U.S.C., 1940 ed., were consolidated into this section without change of substance.
Editorial Notes
Amendments
1994—Pub. L. 103–322 struck out before period at end "except for offenses barred by the provisions of law existing on August 4, 1939".
Based on title 18, U.S.C., 1940 ed., §§581a, 581b (Aug. 4, 1939, ch. 419, §§1, 2, 53 Stat. 1198).
Sections 581a and 581b of title 18, U.S.C., 1940 ed., were consolidated into this section without change of substance.
Editorial Notes
Amendments
1994—Pub. L. 103–322 struck out before period at end "except for offenses barred by the provisions of law existing on August 4, 1939".
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