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Bill98th CongressFiled Apr 27, 1983Crime and Law Enforcement
S. 1150

A bill to make certain amendments to title 18, United States Code, relating to rights of witnesses appearing before grand juries.

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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Apr 27, 1983)

Amends the Federal criminal code to revise the rights of witnesses and procedures applicable to grand juries.

Entitles witnesses subpoenaed to testify before a Federal grand jury to be assigned counsel during questioning. Permits counsel to advise such witness but not address the government attorney or otherwise participate in the proceedings. Authorizes the court to remove such counsel.

What just happenedNov 10, 1983

Committee on Judiciary received executive comment from Office of the U.S. Attorney General.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI](D-MI)Sponsor
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  1. Nov 10, 1983Committee

    Committee on Judiciary received executive comment from Office of the U.S. Attorney General.

    Judiciary Committee
  2. Jul 25, 1983Committee

    Committee on Judiciary received executive comment from Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts.

    Judiciary Committee
  3. May 2, 1983Committee

    Committee on Judiciary requested executive comment from Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts.

    Judiciary Committee
  4. May 2, 1983Committee

    Committee on Judiciary requested executive comment from Office of the U.S. Attorney General.

    Judiciary Committee
  5. May 2, 1983Committee

    Referred to Subcommittee on Courts.

    Human Rights and the Law Subcommittee
  6. Apr 27, 1983IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  7. Apr 27, 1983IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate