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Code · U.S. Code · Title 18 - CRIMES AND CRIMINAL PROCEDURE · CHAPTER 208— SPEEDY TRIAL · § 3172

§ 3172. Definitions

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As used in this chapter—
(1)the terms “judge” or “judicial officer” mean, unless otherwise indicated, any United States magistrate judge, Federal district judge, and
(2)the term “offense” means any Federal criminal offense which is in violation of any Act of Congress and is triable by any court established by Act of Congress (other than a Class B or C misdemeanor or an infraction, or an offense triable by court-martial, military commission, provost court, or other military tribunal).
(Added Pub. L. 93–619, title I, § 101, Jan. 3, 1975, 88 Stat. 2085; amended Pub. L. 98–473, title II, § 223(i), Oct. 12, 1984, 98 Stat. 2029; Pub. L. 101–650, title III, § 321, Dec. 1, 1990, 104 Stat. 5117.)
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  • Pub. L. 93–619, title I, § 101
  • 88 Stat. 2085
  • Pub. L. 98–473, title II, § 223(i)
  • 98 Stat. 2029
  • Pub. L. 101–650, title III, § 321
  • 104 Stat. 5117
  • Pub. L. 98–473
  • section 321 of Pub. L. 101–650
  • section 235(a)(1) of Pub. L. 98–473
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§ 3172
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Pub. L.Pub. L. 93–619, title I, § 101
Stat.88 Stat. 2085
Pub. L.Pub. L. 98–473, title II, § 223(i)
Stat.98 Stat. 2029
Pub. L.Pub. L. 101–650, title III, § 321
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