10 U.S.C. § 7659 : US Code - Section 7659: Libel and proceedings by United States attorney

Search 10 U.S.C. § 7659 : US Code - Section 7659: Libel and proceedings by United States attorney

(a) Upon receiving the report of the prize master directed by
section 7658 of this title, the United States attorney for the
district shall promptly -
(1) file a libel against the prize property;
(2) obtain a warrant from the court directing the marshal to
take custody of the prize property; and
(3) proceed to obtain a condemnation of the property.
(b) In connection with the condemnation proceedings the United
States attorney shall insure that the prize commissioners -
(1) take proper preparatory evidence; and
(2) take depositions de bene esse of the prize crew and of
other transient persons who know any facts bearing on
condemnation.