28-U.S.C.-1822

§1822 – Competency of Interested Persons; Share of Penalties Payable

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Title 28 > Part V > Chapter 119 > Section 1822

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• Reference: Section 1822
• Legend: §1822 – Competency of Interested Persons; Share of Penalties Payable
• USCode Year: 2013

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Any person interested in a share of any fine, penalty or forfeiture incurred under any Act of Congress, may be examined as a witness in any proceeding for the recovery of such fine, penalty or forfeiture by any party thereto. Such examination shall not deprive the witness of his share.

(June 25, 1948, ch. 646, 62 Stat. 950.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Based on section 644 of title 18, U.S.C., 1940 ed., Criminal Code and Criminal Procedure, R.S. §5295.

Changes were made in phraseology.

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