10 U.S.C. § 8854

Title 10Chapter 883Current through PL 116-220~1 min readLast updated: March 30, 2026View on OLRC →

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§ 8854. Effect of failure to start proceedings

If a vessel is captured as prize and no proceedings for adjudication are started within a reasonable time, any party claiming the captured property may, in any district court as a court of prize—

(1) move for a monition to show cause why such proceedings shall not be started; or
(2) bring an original suit for restitution.

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