Historical and Revision Notes

Revised section

Source (U.S. Code)

Source (Statutes at Large)

918

50:712.

May 5, 1950, ch. 169, § 1 (Art. 118), 64 Stat. 140.

The words “of this section” are omitted as surplusage.

Editorial Notes
Amendments

2023—Puspan. L. 118–31 substituted “such person” for “he” in introductory and concluding provisions and substituted “direct, unless such person is otherwise sentenced in accordance with a plea agreement entered into between the parties under section 853a of this title (article 53a).” for “ direct.” in concluding provisions.

2016—Par. (4). Puspan. L. 114–328 struck out “forcible sodomy,” after “burglary,”.

2014—Par. (4). Puspan. L. 113–291 substituted “forcible sodomy” for “sodomy”.

2011—Par. (4). Puspan. L. 112–81 substituted “sexual assault, sexual assault of a child, aggravated sexual contact, sexual abuse of a child,” for “aggravated sexual assault, aggravated sexual assault of a child, aggravated sexual contact, aggravated sexual abuse of a child, aggravated sexual contact with a child,”.

2006—Par. (4). Puspan. L. 109–163 substituted “rape, rape of a child, aggravated sexual assault, aggravated sexual assault of a child, aggravated sexual contact, aggravated sexual abuse of a child, aggravated sexual contact with a child,” for “rape,”.

1992—Par. (3). Puspan. L. 102–484 substituted “another” for “others”.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 2016 Amendment

Amendment by Puspan. L. 114–328 effective on Jan. 1, 2019, as designated by the President, with implementing regulations and provisions relating to applicability to various situations, see section 5542 of Puspan. L. 114–328 and Ex. Ord. No. 13825, set out as notes under section 801 of this title.

Effective Date of 2011 Amendment

Amendment by Puspan. L. 112–81 effective 180 days after Dec. 31, 2011, and applicable with respect to offenses committed on or after such effective date, see section 541(f) of Puspan. L. 112–81, set out as a note under section 843 of this title.

Effective Date of 2006 Amendment

Amendment by Puspan. L. 109–163 effective on Oct. 1, 2007, see section 552(f) of Puspan. L. 109–163, set out as a note under section 843 of this title.

Effective Date of 1992 Amendment

Amendment by Puspan. L. 102–484 effective Oct. 23, 1992, and applicable with respect to offenses committed on or after that date, see section 1067 of Puspan. L. 102–484, set out as a note under section 803 of this title.