Title 10 — Armed ForcesRelease 119-73
§8861 Interrogation of witnesses by prize commissioners
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Summary
Question witnesses separately with court‑written questions in the usual prize‑court way. Unless the court allows it, they can't see the questions or papers or consult others; neutral witnesses must be released promptly.
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Title 10, §8861
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Witnesses before the prize commissioners shall be questioned separately, on interrogatories prescribed by the court, in the manner usual in prize courts. Without special authority from the court, the witnesses may not see the interrogatories, documents, or papers, or consult with counsel or with other persons interested in the cause. Witnesses who have the rights of neutrals shall be discharged as soon as practicable.
Legislative History
Notes & Related Subsidiaries
Historical and Revision Notes
Revised sectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 766134 U.S.C. 1138 (as applicable to procedure for interrogating witnesses).R.S. 4622 (as applicable to procedure for interrogating witnesses).
Editorial Notes
Amendments
2018—Pub. L. 115–232 renumbered section 7661 of this title as this section.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date
of 2018 AmendmentAmendment by Pub. L. 115–232 effective Feb. 1, 2019, with provision for the coordination of
Amendments
and special rule for certain redesignations, see section 800 of Pub. L. 115–232, set out as a note preceding section 3001 of this title.
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Citation
10 U.S.C. § 8861
Title 10 — Armed Forces
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73