§ 3052. Powers of Federal Bureau of Investigation
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The Director, Associate Director, Assistant to the Director, Assistant Directors, inspectors, and agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation of the Department of Justice may carry firearms, serve warrants and subpoenas issued under the authority of the United States and make arrests without warrant for any offense against the United States committed in their presence, or for any felony cognizable under the laws of the United States if they have reasonable grounds to believe that the person to be arrested has committed or is committing such felony.
(June 25, 1948, ch. 645, 62 Stat. 817; Jan. 10, 1951, ch. 1221, § 1, 64 Stat. 1239.)
Historical and Revision Notes
Based on section 300a of title 5, U.S.C., 1940 ed., Executive Departments and Government Officers and Employees (June 18, 1934, ch. 595, 48 Stat. 1008; Mar. 22, 1935, ch. 39, title II, 49 Stat. 77).
Language relating to seizures under warrant is in section 3107 of this title.
Minor changes were made in phraseology particularly with respect to omission of provision covered by rule 5(a) of Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure.
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- June 25, 1948, ch. 645
- 62 Stat. 817
- Jan. 10, 1951, ch. 1221, § 1
- 64 Stat. 1239
- section 300a of title 5
- June 18, 1934, ch. 595
- 48 Stat. 1008
- Mar. 22, 1935, ch. 39
- 49 Stat. 77
- 64 Stat. 1261
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§ 3052
Powers of Federal Bureau of Investigation
Fed. Reg.×2
C.F.R.×1
U.S.C.×1
ActJune 25, 1948, ch. 645
Stat.62 Stat. 817
ActJan. 10, 1951, ch. 1221, § 1
Stat.64 Stat. 1239
Citesection 300a of title 5
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