Immunity from Judicial Seizure - Cultural Objects
The U.S. Department of State administers the Immunity from Judicial Seizure statute, which protects from seizure under judicial process certain objects of cultural significance imported into the United States for a temporary display or exhibition. The application requirements and background information about immunity from judicial seizure are provided in these sections:
- Public Law on Cultural Objects
- Executive Order 12047 on Imported Objects
- Check List for Applicants
- Sample Introductory Paragraphs
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