§ 3281. Capital offenses
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An indictment for any offense punishable by death may be found at any time without limitation.
(June 25, 1948, ch. 645, 62 Stat. 827; Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330004(16), Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 2142.)
Historical and Revision Notes
Based on title 18, U.S.C., 1940 ed., §§ 581a, 581b (Aug. 4, 1939, ch. 419, §§ 1, 2, 53 Stat. 1198).
Sections 581a and 581b of title 18, U.S.C., 1940 ed., were consolidated into this section without change of substance.
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- June 25, 1948, ch. 645
- 62 Stat. 827
- Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330004(16)
- 108 Stat. 2142
- Aug. 4, 1939, ch. 419
- 53 Stat. 1198
- Pub. L. 103–322
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§ 3281
Capital offenses
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ActJune 25, 1948, ch. 645
Stat.62 Stat. 827
Pub. L.Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330004(16)
Stat.108 Stat. 2142
ActAug. 4, 1939, ch. 419
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