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U.S. Code/Title 18/§ 3581

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18 U.S.C. § 3581.Chapter 227

§ 3581

Sentence of imprisonment

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Subchapter: IMPRISONMENT

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((a)) ** .—** A defendant who has been found guilty of an offense may be sentenced to a term of imprisonment.

((b)) ** .—** The authorized terms of imprisonment are—

((1)) for a Class A felony, the duration of the defendant’s life or any period of time;

((2)) for a Class B felony, not more than twenty-five years;

((3)) for a Class C felony, not more than twelve years;

((4)) for a Class D felony, not more than six years;

((5)) for a Class E felony, not more than three years;

((6)) for a Class A misdemeanor, not more than one year;

((7)) for a Class B misdemeanor, not more than six months;

((8)) for a Class C misdemeanor, not more than thirty days; and

((9)) for an infraction, not more than five days.

§ 3574

Release: pl-119-111 (2026-09-18)

§ 3582

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