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

10 U.S.C. § 8862

Duties of marshal

The marshal shall—
(1)
keep in his custody all persons found on board a prize and sent in as witnesses, until they are released by the prize commissioners or the court;
(2)
keep safely in his custody all prize property under warrant from the court;
(3)
report to the court any cargo or other property that he thinks should be unloaded and stored or sold;
(4)
insure the prize property, if in his judgment it is in the interest of all concerned;
(5)
have charge of the sale of the property, if a sale is ordered, and be responsible for the conduct of the sale in the manner required by the court, for the collection of the gross proceeds, and for their immediate deposit with the Treasurer of the United States or public depositary nearest the place of sale, subject to the order of the court in the cause; and
(6)
submit to the Secretary of the Navy, at such times as the Secretary designates, a full statement of the condition of the prize and of the disposal made thereof.

Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 104170A Stat. 478Pub. L. 115–232, div. A, title VIII, § 807(d)(9)132 Stat. 1837(, , § 7662; renumbered § 8862, , , .)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised section

Source (U.S. Code)

Source (Statutes at Large)

7662

34 U.S.C. 1139.

R.S. 4623.

In clause (2) the words “in his custody” are inserted to make clear the fact that the marshal has custody of the prize property.

34 U.S.C. 1144Act of May 29, 1920, ch. 21441 Stat. 654In clause (5) the words “and be responsible for” are inserted for clarity, since provides that the sale and deposit of the proceeds shall be made by the auctioneer and his agent rather than by the marshal, although the marshal supervises them. The words “Treasurer of the United States or public de­positary” are substituted for “assistant treasurer” to reflect the , .

Editorial Notes

Amendments

Pub. L. 115–232section 7662 of this title2018— renumbered as this section.

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 .