# 33 U.S.C. § 394: Challenge to jurors

> Federal · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t33_s394

## Section

- **Citation:** 33 U.S.C. § 394
- **Heading:** Challenge to jurors
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** April 17, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 33—NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS > CHAPTER 8—SUMMARY TRIALS FOR CERTAIN OFFENSES AGAINST NAVIGATION LAWS

## Text

At the trial in summary cases, if by jury, the United States and the accused shall each be entitled to three peremptory challenges. Challenges for cause, in such cases, shall be tried by the court without the aid of triers.

(R.S. § 4303.)

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