Us Code § 561 - to 568. Repealed. Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, §53, 70A Stat. 641
Full text of Us Code United States Code § 561 — to 568. Repealed. Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, §53, 70A Stat. 641, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 561. to 568. Repealed. Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, §53, 70A Stat. 641
Section 561, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, §1, 64 Stat. 111, related to apprehension. See section 807 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Section 562, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, §1, 64 Stat. 111, provided for apprehension of deserters. See section 808 of Title 10.
Section 563, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, §1, 64 Stat. 111, related to imposition of restraint. See section 809 of Title 10.
Section 564, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, §1, 64 Stat. 111, related to restraint of persons charged with offenses. See section 810 of Title 10.
Section 565, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, §1, 64 Stat. 112, provided for reports and receiving of prisoners. See section 811 of Title 10.
Section 566, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, §1, 64 Stat. 112, prohibited confinement of members of armed forces with enemy prisoners. See section 812 of Title 10.
Section 567, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, §1, 64 Stat. 112, prohibited punishment before trial. See section 813 of Title 10.
Section 568, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, §1, 64 Stat. 112, related to delivery of offenders to civil authorities. See section 814 of Title 10.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of Repeal
Repeal effective Jan. 1, 1957, see act Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, §53 footnote, 70A Stat. 680.
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