18 U.S.C. § 3481 : US Code - Section 3481: Competency of accused

Search 18 U.S.C. § 3481 : US Code - Section 3481: Competency of accused

In trial of all persons charged with the commission of offenses
against the United States and in all proceedings in courts martial
and courts of inquiry in any State, District, Possession or
Territory, the person charged shall, at his own request, be a
competent witness. His failure to make such request shall not
create any presumption against him.