18-U.S.C.-3144

18-U.S.C.-3144

§3144 – Release Or Detention of A Material Witness

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Title 18 > Part II > Chapter 207 > Section 3144

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  • Reference: Section 3144
  • Legend: §3144 – Release Or Detention of A Material Witness
  • USCode Year: 2013

Provision Content

If it appears from an affidavit filed by a party that the testimony of a person is material in a criminal proceeding, and if it is shown that it may become impracticable to secure the presence of the person by subpoena, a judicial officer may order the arrest of the person and treat the person in accordance with the provisions of section 3142 of this title. No material witness may be detained because of inability to comply with any condition of release if the testimony of such witness can adequately be secured by deposition, and if further detention is not necessary to prevent a failure of justice. Release of a material witness may be delayed for a reasonable period of time until the deposition of the witness can be taken pursuant to the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure.

(Added Pub. L. 98–473, title II, §203(a), Oct. 12, 1984, 98 Stat. 1982; amended Pub. L. 99–646, §55(e), Nov. 10, 1986, 100 Stat. 3609.)

References in Text

The Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, referred to in text, are set out in the Appendix to this title.

Prior Provisions

A prior section 3144, act June 25, 1948, ch. 645, 62 Stat. 821, related to cases removed from State courts, prior to repeal in the revision of this chapter by section 203(a) of Pub. L. 98–473.

Amendments

1986—Pub. L. 99–646 substituted subpoena for subpena and inserted of this title.

Effective Date of 1986 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 99–646 effective 30 days after Nov. 10, 1986, see section 55(j) of Pub. L. 99–646, set out as a note under section 3141 of this title.

U.S. Encyclopedia of Law Coverage

18-U.S.C.-3113 in the Legal Encyclopedia: Criminal Procedure

In this entry about 18-U.S.C.-3113, find legal reference material, bibliographies and premiere content related to criminal procedure in the American Encyclopedia of Law, presenting a comprehensive view of the United States criminal procedure-specific issues, written by authorities in the field.

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