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2023 U.S. Code
Title 18 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure
Part II - Criminal Procedure
Chapter 223 - Witnesses and Evidence
Sec. 3502 - Admissibility in evidence of eye witness testimony

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Citation 18 U.S.C. § 3502 (2023)
Section Name §3502. Admissibility in evidence of eye witness testimony
Section Text

The testimony of a witness that he saw the accused commit or participate in the commission of the crime for which the accused is being tried shall be admissible in evidence in a criminal prosecution in any trial court ordained and established under article III of the Constitution of the United States.
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(Added Pub. L. 90–351, title II, §701(a), June 19, 1968, 82 Stat. 211.)
Publication Title United States Code, 2018 Edition, Supplement 5, Title 18 - CRIMES AND CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 18 - CRIMES AND CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
PART II - CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
CHAPTER 223 - WITNESSES AND EVIDENCE
Sec. 3502 - Admissibility in evidence of eye witness testimony
Contains section 3502
Date 2023
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 3, 2024
Positive Law Yes
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 82 Stat. 211
Public Law References Public Law 90-351
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