2019 US Code
Title 28 - Judiciary and Judicial Procedure
Part V - Procedure
Chapter 113 - Process
Sec. 1697 - Service in multiparty, multiforum actions

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Citation 28 U.S.C. § 1697 (2019)
Section Name §1697. Service in multiparty, multiforum actions
Section Text

When the jurisdiction of the district court is based in whole or in part upon section 1369 of this title, process, other than subpoenas, may be served at any place within the United States, or anywhere outside the United States if otherwise permitted by law.

Source Credit

(Added Pub. L. 107–273, div. C, title I, §11020(b)(4)(A)(i), Nov. 2, 2002, 116 Stat. 1828.)

Editorial Notes EFFECTIVE DATE

Section applicable to a civil action if the accident giving rise to the cause of action occurred on or after the 90th day after Nov. 2, 2002, see section 11020(c) of Pub. L. 107–273, set out as a note under section 1369 of this title.

Publication Title United States Code, 2018 Edition, Supplement 1, Title 28 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 28 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE
PART V - PROCEDURE
CHAPTER 113 - PROCESS
Sec. 1697 - Service in multiparty, multiforum actions
Contains section 1697
Date 2019
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 24, 2020
Positive Law Yes
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 116 Stat. 1828
Public Law References Public Law 107-273
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