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33 U.S.C. 394: Challenge to jurorsText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
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§394. Challenge to jurors

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.

(R.S. § 4303.)

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R.S. § 4303 derived from act June 11, 1864, ch. 121, § 7, 13 Stat. 125.