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28 U.S.C. § 1693. — Place of arrest in civil action · Congress.wiki

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28 U.S.C. § 1693.Chapter 113

§ 1693

Place of arrest in civil action

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Except as otherwise provided by Act of Congress, no person shall be arrested in one district for trial in another in any civil action in a district court.

Release: pl-119-83 (2026-04-13)