United States marshals shall provide for the safe-keeping of any person arrested, or held under authority of any enactment of Congress pending commitment to an institution.
Title 18
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Title 18
Temporary safe-keeping of federal offenders by marshals
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United States marshals shall provide for the safe-keeping of any person arrested, or held under authority of any enactment of Congress pending commitment to an institution.
Release: pl-119-73not60 (2026-01-23)