A stay of proceedings under this chapter remains in effect for the period specified in the certificate upon which it was based unless the Secretary of the Navy issues a new certificate under section 8895 or 8896 of this title changing the termination date. However, a stay under this chapter may not remain in force longer than six months after the cessation of hostilities.
Structure US Code
Subtitle C— Navy and Marine Corps
PART IV— GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
CHAPTER 885— STAY OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS
§ 8893. Stay of proceedings for preserving evidence after stay of suit
§ 8894. Stay of proceedings for taking evidence before suit is filed
§ 8895. Stay extended or shortened
§ 8896. Reconsideration of stay
§ 8898. Restricted certificate