§2426 — Title 18 Crimes and Criminal Procedure | U.S. Code

Summary

If someone who already has a prior sex‑offense conviction violates an offense in this chapter, the maximum prison term can be up to three times the usual maximum, unless section 3559(e) applies. A "prior sex‑offense conviction" means a past conviction under this chapter, chapters 109A or 110, or section 1591, or a state or military conviction for the same conduct. "State" means the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. commonwealths, territories, and possessions.

Title 18, §2426

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(a)The maximum term of imprisonment for a violation of this chapter after a prior sex offense conviction shall be 3 times the term of imprisonment otherwise provided by this chapter, unless section 3559(e) applies.

(b)In this section—

(1)the term “prior sex offense conviction” means a conviction for an offense—

(A)under this chapter, chapter 109A, chapter 110, or section 1591; or

(B)under State law or the Uniform Code of Military Justice for an offense consisting of conduct that would have been an offense under a chapter referred to in subparagraph (A) if the conduct had occurred within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States; and

(2)the term “State” means a State of the United States, the District of Columbia, and any commonwealth, territory, or possession of the United States.

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2024—Subsec. (b)(1)(B). Pub. L. 118–159 inserted “or the Uniform Code of Military Justice” after “State law”. 2018—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 115–392, § 11(2)(A), substituted “3 times” for “twice”. Subsec. (b)(1)(B). Pub. L. 115–392, § 11(2)(B), substituted “subparagraph (A)” for “paragraph (1)”. 2008—Subsec. (b)(1)(A). Pub. L. 110–457 substituted “chapter 110, or section 1591” for “or chapter 110”. 2003—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 108–21 inserted “, unless section 3559(e) applies” before period at end.

§2426 Repeat offenders

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Title 18, §2426

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