Us Code § 954 - Voluntary extension; probation
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§ 954. Voluntary extension; probation
The Secretary concerned may provide for persons who were subject to his authority at the time of commission of their offenses a system for retention of selected offenders beyond expiration of normal service obligation in order to voluntarily serve a period of probation with a view to honorable restoration to duty.
(Added Pub. L. 90–377, §1, July 5, 1968, 82 Stat. 288; amended Pub. L. 105–85, div. A, title X, §1073(a)(12), Nov. 18, 1997, 111 Stat. 1900.)
Editorial Notes
Amendments
1997—Pub. L. 105–85 substituted "his authority" for "this authority".
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