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10 U.S.C. § 8854. — Effect of failure to start proceedings · Congress.wiki

U.S. Code/Title 10/§ 8854

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10 U.S.C. § 8854.Chapter 883

§ 8854

Effect of failure to start proceedings

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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.

Release: pl-119-84 (2026-04-18)