Title 33, Navigation and Navigable WatersRelease 119-102
§394 Challenge to Jurors
Title 33 › CHAPTER 8 — SUMMARY TRIALS FOR CERTAIN OFFENSES AGAINST NAVIGATION LAWS › § 394
Summary
In summary cases, each side gets three no‑reason juror dismissals; challenges for cause are decided by the judge.
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Title 33, §394
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At the trial in summary cases, if by jury, the United States and the accused shall each be entitled to three peremptory challenges. Challenges for cause, in such cases, shall be tried by the court without the aid of triers.
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Codification R.S. § 4303 derived from act June 11, 1864, ch. 121, § 7, 13 Stat. 125.
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33 U.S.C. § 394
Title 33, Navigation and Navigable Waters
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102