46 USC 31110 – Subpoenas to officers or members of crew
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An officer or member of the crew of a public vessel may not be subpoenaed in a civil action under this chapter without the consent of—
(1) the Secretary of the department or the head of the independent establishment having control of the vessel at the time the cause of action arose; or
(2) the master or commanding officer of the vessel at the time the subpoena is issued.
Terms Used In 46 USC 31110
- officer: includes any person authorized by law to perform the duties of the office. See 1 USC 1
- Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
- vessel: includes every description of watercraft or other artificial contrivance used, or capable of being used, as a means of transportation on water. See 1 USC 3