46 U.S.C. § 31110: Subpoenas to officers or members of crew

46 U.S.C. 31110: Subpoenas to officers or members of crewText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).

From Title 46-SHIPPINGCHAPTER 311-SUITS INVOLVING PUBLIC VESSELS

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§31110. Subpoenas to officers or members of crew

An officer or member of the crew of a public vessel may not be subpoenaed in a civil action under this chapter without the consent of⁠—

(1) the Secretary of the department or the head of the independent establishment having control of the vessel at the time the cause of action arose; or

(2) the master or commanding officer of the vessel at the time the subpoena is issued.

( Pub. L. 109–304, § 6(c) , Oct. 6, 2006 , 120 Stat. 1522 .)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised Section	Source (U.S. Code)	Source (Statutes at Large)
31110	46 App.:784.	Mar. 3, 1925, ch. 428, § 4, 43 Stat. 1112.

31110

46 App.:784.

Mar. 3, 1925, ch. 428, § 4, 43 Stat. 1112.