Amendment limits to $75-$125 per hour the rate which court-appointed attorneys may receive to represent defendants in Federal death penalty cases.

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Amendment Number
956
Description
Amendment limits to $75-$125 per hour the rate which court-appointed attorneys may receive to represent defendants in Federal death penalty cases.
Purpose
An amendment to require federal judges to limit to $75-$125 per hour the rate which court-appointed attorneys may receive to represent defendants in death penalty and habeas corpus appeal cases. Additionally, the amendment requires public disclosure by the court of amounts awarded in fees and expenses.
Congress
104
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Mar 13, 1996
Latest Action Text
On agreeing to the Bryant (TN) amendment (A008) Agreed to by voice vote.
Latest Action Time
17:19:00
Submitted Date
Mar 13, 1996
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Aug 15, 2021
Amendment 956 — Informed