Pub. L. 112-81, div. A, tit. X, subtit. D, sec. 1029

REQUIREMENT FOR CONSULTATION REGARDING PROSECUTION OF TERRORISTS.

EnactedYear: 2011Length: 133 wordsOfficial source
SEC. 1029. REQUIREMENT FOR CONSULTATION REGARDING PROSECUTION OF TERRORISTS.(a) In General.—Before seeking an indictment of, or otherwise charging, an individual described in subsection (b) in a Federal court, the Attorney General shall consult with the Director of National Intelligence and the Secretary of Defense about—(1) whether the more appropriate forum for prosecution would be a Federal court or a military commission; and(2) whether the individual should be held in civilian custody or military custody pending prosecution.125 STAT. 1570(b) Applicability.—The consultation requirement in subsection (a) applies to—(1) a person who is subject to the requirements of section 1022, in accordance with a determination made pursuant to subsection (a)(2) of such section; and(2) any other person who is held in military detention outside of the United States pursuant to the authority affirmed by section 1021.
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