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Public Law 119-73 (01/23/2026)

10 U.S.C. § 8859

Libel and proceedings by United States attorney

(a)
section 8858 of this title Upon receiving the report of the prize master directed by , the United States attorney for the district shall promptly—
(1)
file a libel against the prize property;
(2)
obtain a warrant from the court directing the marshal to take custody of the prize property; and
(3)
proceed to obtain a condemnation of the property.
(b)
In connection with the condemnation proceedings the United States attorney shall insure that the prize commissioners—
(1)
take proper preparatory evidence; and
(2)
take depositions de bene esse of the prize crew and of other transient persons who know any facts bearing on condemnation.

Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 104170A Stat. 477Pub. L. 115–232, div. A, title VIII132 Stat. 1837(, , § 7659; renumbered § 8859 and amended , §§ 807(d)(9), 809(a), , , 1840.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised section

Source (U.S. Code)

Source (Statutes at Large)

7659

34 U.S.C. 1135.

R.S. 4618.

34 U.S.C. 1135Act of March 3, 1899, ch. 413, § 1330 Stat. 1007As does , the revised section reflects the , , which repealed all laws authorizing distribution of prize proceeds to captors.

Editorial Notes

Amendments

Pub. L. 115–232, § 807(d)(9)section 7659 of this title2018—, renumbered as this section.

Pub. L. 115–232, § 809(a)Subsec. (a). , substituted “section 8858” for “section 7658” in introductory provisions.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 2018 Amendment

Pub. L. 115–232section 800 of Pub. L. 115–232section 3001 of this titleAmendment by effective , with provision for the coordination of amendments and special rule for certain redesignations, see , set out as a note preceding .