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Whoever, having knowledge of the actual commission of a felony cognizable by a court of the United States, conceals and does not as soon as possible make known the same to some judge or other person in civil or military authority under the United States, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than three years, or both.


Historical And Revision Notes

Based on title 18, U.S.C. 1940 ed., Sec. 251 (Mar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, Sec. 146, 35 Stat. 1114). Changes in phraseology only. AMENDMENTS 1994 - Pub. L. 103-322 substituted "fined under this title" for "fined not more than $500".

Section Referred To In Other Sections

This section is referred to in section 1531 of this title; title 50 section 422.

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