33 U.S.C. § 394
Section 394 · Challenge to jurors
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At the trial in summary cases, if by jury, the United States and the accused shall each be entitled to three peremptory challenges. Challenges for cause, in such cases, shall be tried by the court without the aid of triers.
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Codification
R.S. §4303 derived from act June 11, 1864, ch. 121, §7, 13 Stat. 125.
Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure
Peremptory challenges, generally, see rule 24, Title 18, Appendix, Crimes and Criminal Procedure.