Fugitive Apprehension Act of 2001
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Aug 3, 2001)
Sets forth provisions regarding service of process and contumacy or refusal to obey a subpoena.
Directs the Attorney General to issue guidelines governing the issuance of administrative subpoenas.
Authorizes the Attorney General to apply to a court for an order requiring the party to whom an administrative subpoena is directed to refrain from notifying any other party of the existence of the subpoena or court order. Directs the court to enter such order if it determines that there is reason to believe that notification of the existence of the subpoena will result in: (1) endangering life or physical safety: (2) flight from prosecution; (3) destruction of or tampering with evidence; (4) intimidation of potential witnesses; or (5) otherwise seriously jeopardizing an investigation or undue delay of a trial.
Grants immunity from civil liability to persons who in good faith produce records or items requested in a subpoena.
What just happenedAug 3, 2001
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8916)
Who’s behind it
- Aug 3, 2001IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8916)
Judiciary Committee - Aug 3, 2001IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8915)
- Aug 3, 2001IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate