Notes on 18 U.S.C. § 1113 : US Code - Notes

Search Notes on 18 U.S.C. § 1113 : US Code - Notes

(June 25, 1948, ch. 645, 62 Stat. 756; Pub. L. 100-690, title VII,
Sec. 7058(c), Nov. 18, 1988, 102 Stat. 4403; Pub. L. 101-647, title
XXXV, Sec. 3534, Nov. 29, 1990, 104 Stat. 4925; Pub. L. 104-132,
title VII, Sec. 705(a)(5), Apr. 24, 1996, 110 Stat. 1295.)
HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES
Based on title 18, U.S.C., 1940 ed., Sec. 456 (Mar. 4, 1909, ch.
321, Sec. 277, 35 Stat. 1143).
Words "within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction
of the United States" were added in view of definitive section 7 of
this title, and section was rearranged to more clearly express
intent of existing law.
Mandatory punishment provision was rephrased in the alternative.
AMENDMENTS
1996 - Pub. L. 104-132 substituted "seven years" for "three
years".
1990 - Pub. L. 101-647 struck out final period at end.
1988 - Pub. L. 100-690 substituted "shall, for an attempt to
commit murder be imprisoned not more than twenty years or fined
under this title, or both, and for an attempt to commit
manslaughter be imprisoned not more than three years or fined under
this title, or both." for "shall be fined not more than $1,000 or
imprisoned not more than three years, or both".