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Code · U.S. Code · Title 18 - CRIMES AND CRIMINAL PROCEDURE · CHAPTER 203— ARREST AND COMMITMENT · § 3053

§ 3053. Powers of marshals and deputies

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United States marshals and their deputies may carry firearms and may 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.)
Historical and Revision Notes
Based on section 504a of title 28, U.S.C., 1940 ed., Judicial Code and Judiciary (June 15, 1935, ch. 259, § 2, 49 Stat. 378).
Minor changes were made in phraseology.
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  • June 25, 1948, ch. 645
  • 62 Stat. 817
  • June 15, 1935, ch. 259, § 2
  • 49 Stat. 378
  • 64 Stat. 1261
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§ 3053
Powers of marshals and deputies
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ActJune 25, 1948, ch. 645
Stat.62 Stat. 817
ActJune 15, 1935, ch. 259, § 2
Stat.49 Stat. 378
Stat.64 Stat. 1261
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