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18 U.S.C. § 4

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Definition of term “appropriate court”
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Title
18 — Crimes and Criminal Procedure
Chapter
Release
119-84
Release Date
2026-04-17

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The term “appropriate court” as used in the agreement on detainers shall mean with respect to the United States, the courts of the United States, and with respect to the District of Columbia, the courts of the District of Columbia, in which indictments, informations, or complaints, for which disposition is sought, are pending. (Pub. L. 91–538, § 4, Dec. 9, 1970, 84 Stat. 1402.)

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