§ 644. — Payment for the apprehension of stragglers.
[Laws in effect as of January 24, 2002]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 24, 2002 and December 19, 2002]
[CITE: 14USC644]
TITLE 14--COAST GUARD
PART I--REGULAR COAST GUARD
CHAPTER 17--ADMINISTRATION
Sec. 644. Payment for the apprehension of stragglers
The Coast Guard may offer and pay rewards for the apprehension and
delivery of deserters, stragglers, and prisoners.
(Aug. 4, 1949, ch. 393, 63 Stat. 547.)
Historical and Revision Notes
Based on title 14, U.S.C., 1946 ed., Sec. 147 (May 26, 1906, ch.
2556, Sec. 5, 34 Stat. 200).
Said section has been divided. That part relating to rewards for the
apprehension of deserters is placed in this section. That part relating
to the acceptance of convicted deserters in the armed forces is placed
in section 575 of this title. The first sentence of said section is
eliminated inasmuch as it is believed that commanding officers in the
Coast Guard are charged with the duty of apprehending deserters without
special statutory authority therefor.
The limitation as to amount that could be offered is removed.
The provision concerning money due the deserter is eliminated. 81st
Congress, House Report No. 557.
