§ 4. Misprision of felony
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Whoever, having knowledge of the actual commission of a felony cognizable by a court of the United States, conceals and does not as soon as possible make known the same to some judge or other person in civil or military authority under the United States, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than three years, or both.
(June 25, 1948, ch. 645, 62 Stat. 684; Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330016(1)(G), Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 2147.)
Historical and Revision Notes
Based on title 18, U.S.C. 1940 ed., § 251 (Mar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, § 146, 35 Stat. 1114).
Changes in phraseology only.
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- June 25, 1948, ch. 645
- 62 Stat. 684
- Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330016(1)(G)
- 108 Stat. 2147
- Mar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, § 146
- 35 Stat. 1114
- Pub. L. 103–322
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Misprision of felony
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ActJune 25, 1948, ch. 645
Stat.62 Stat. 684
Pub. L.Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330016(1)(G)
Stat.108 Stat. 2147
ActMar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, § 146
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