46 U.S.C. § 31110 — Subpoenas to officers or members of crew
U.S.C. Title 46 - SHIPPING 46 U.S.C. United States Code, 2023 Edition Title 46 - SHIPPING Subtitle III - Maritime Liability CHAPTER 311 - SUITS INVOLVING PUBLIC VESSELS Sec. 31110 - Subpoenas to officers or members of crew From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov
§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 SectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
31110 46 App.:784. Mar. 3, 1925, ch. 428, §4, 43 Stat. 1112.