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fugitive felon

Defined in 1 place of the United States Code.

The term “fugitive felon” means a person who is a fugitive by reason of—

(A) fleeing to avoid prosecution, or custody or confinement after conviction, for an offense, or an attempt to commit an offense, which is a felony under the laws of the place from which the person flees; or

(B) violating a condition of probation or parole imposed for commission of a felony under Federal or State law.

Source

  • 2001–present38 U.S.C. § 5313BVeterans Benefits · Prohibition on providing certain benefits with respect to persons who are fugitive felons · for purposes of this section