Historical and Revision Notes

Based on title 18, U.S.C., 1940 ed., § 662a (June 11, 1932, ch. 243, 47 Stat. 301).

Language preceding “Whenever” was omitted as unnecessary, and “the District of Columbia” was inserted after “State”.

Changes were made in phraseology and surplusage eliminated.

Editorial Notes
Amendments

1988—Pub. L. 100–690 inserted “, unless such surrender is precluded under section 5032 of this title” before period at end of first par.