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Criminal Justice Act Revision of 1986

(House agreed to Senate amendment with amendment)

Criminal Justice Act Revision of 1986 - Title I: Criminal Justice Revisions - Revises provisions concerning the appointment of counsel in Federal criminal proceedings.

Makes the representation of material witnesses in custody a right of such witnesses instead of discretionary with the court. Authorizes the representation of financially eligible persons charged with a petty offense for which a sentence of confinement is authorized.

Authorizes the Judicial Conference of the United States to set and modify the maximum hourly rates within a certain range which appointed counsel shall receive.

Increases the maximum amounts appointed counsel may receive: (1) in a felony case, from $2,000 to $3,500; (2) for a misdemeanor, from $800 to $1,500; and (3) for an appeal, from $2,000 to $2,500. Provides that for any other kind of representation authorized by this section, the compensation shall not exceed $750. Provides for an additional $300 for investigative, expert, or other services without prior authorization in certain circumstances. Increases the maximum amount of compensation paid to a person for services other than for legal counsel to $1,000.

Requires the Director of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts to provide liability insurance for employees of a Federal Public Defender Organization or Community Defender Organization receiving grants.

Allows a Federal Public Defender, by majority vote of the court of appeals, to continue in office after the expiration of such term of office until a successor is appointed or one year after such term of office expires, whichever is earlier.

Authorizes appropriations to the U.S. courts for representation plans, including funds for the continuing education of persons providing representational services.

Amends the Comprehensive Crime Control Act of 1984 to make technical and conforming amendments.

Authorizes Federal defenders and other attorneys appointed under the Criminal Justice Act to certify the payment of defense witnesses in Federal criminal cases.

Became Public Law No: 99-651.

Rep. Kastenmeier, Robert W. [D-WI-2](D-WI)Sponsor
9 cosponsors8 D1 R
9cosponsors2committees38actions1related bills21subjects
  • Public LawNov 15, 1986
  1. PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 99-651.

  2. BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 99-651.

  3. PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. ResolvingDifferences

    Senate agreed to the House amendment to the Senate amendment by Voice Vote.

  8. NotUsed20500

    Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to the House amendment to the Senate amendment by Voice Vote.

  9. Floor

    Message on House action received in Senate and held at desk: House amendments to Senate amendments.

  10. ResolvingDifferencesH41610

    House Concurred, in Senate Amendments , with Amendments by Voice Vote.

  11. NotUsed19500

    Resolving differences -- House actions: House Concurred, in Senate Amendments , with Amendments by Voice Vote.

  12. ResolvingDifferencesH40110

    Proceedings of October 14, 1986 Vacated in House.

  13. ResolvingDifferencesH41610

    House Concurred, in Senate Amendments , with Amendments by Voice Vote.

  14. NotUsed19500

    Resolving differences -- House actions: House Concurred, in Senate Amendments , with Amendments by Voice Vote.

  15. Floor

    Passed Senate in lieu of S. 1581 with an amendment by Voice Vote.

  16. Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate in lieu of S. 1581 with an amendment by Voice Vote.

  17. Floor

    Senate struck all after the Enacting Clause and substituted the language of S. 1581 amended.

  18. Discharge

    Senate Committee on Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Judiciary Committee
  19. Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Judiciary Committee
  20. Committee

    Committee on Judiciary. Referred jointly to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.

    Constitution, Civil Rights and Property Rights Subcommittee
  21. Committee

    Committee on Judiciary. Referred jointly to the Subcommittee on Criminal Law.

    Terrorism, Technology, and Government Information Subcommittee
  22. IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  23. FloorH37100

    Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  24. Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  25. FloorH30000

    Called up by House Under Suspension of Rules.

  26. CalendarsH12410

    Placed on Union Calendar No: 252.

  27. CommitteeH12200

    Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on The Judiciary. Report No: 99-417.

    Judiciary Committee
  28. Committee5000

    Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on The Judiciary. Report No: 99-417.

    Judiciary Committee
  29. CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

    Judiciary Committee
  30. CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Judiciary Committee
  31. CommitteeH23000

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee.

    Courts, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence, and the Internet Subcommittee
  32. CommitteeH22000

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Courts, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence, and the Internet Subcommittee
  33. CommitteeH21000

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Courts, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence, and the Internet Subcommittee
  34. CommitteeH12000

    Executive Comment Requested from Justice.

    Judiciary Committee
  35. CommitteeH11000

    Referred to Subcommittee on Courts, Civil Liberties, and the Administration of Justice.

    Courts, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence, and the Internet Subcommittee
  36. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  37. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  38. IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Oct 15, 198640
(House agreed to Senate amendment with amendment)

Criminal Justice Act Revision of 1986 - Title I: Criminal Justice Revisions - Revises provisions concerning the appointment of counsel in Federal criminal proceedings.

Makes the representation of material witnesses in custody a right of such witnesses instead of discretionary with the court. Authorizes the representation of financially eligible persons charged with a petty offense for which a sentence of confinement is authorized.

Authorizes the Judicial Conference of the United States to set and modify the maximum hourly rates within a certain range which appointed counsel shall receive.

Increases the maximum amounts appointed counsel may receive: (1) in a felony case, from $2,000 to $3,500; (2) for a misdemeanor, from $800 to $1,500; and (3) for an appeal, from $2,000 to $2,500. Provides that for any other kind of representation authorized by this section, the compensation shall not exceed $750. Provides for an additional $300 for investigative, expert, or other services without prior authorization in certain circumstances. Increases the maximum amount of compensation paid to a person for services other than for legal counsel to $1,000.

Requires the Director of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts to provide liability insurance for employees of a Federal Public Defender Organization or Community Defender Organization receiving grants.

Allows a Federal Public Defender, by majority vote of the court of appeals, to continue in office after the expiration of such term of office until a successor is appointed or one year after such term of office expires, whichever is earlier.

Authorizes appropriations to the U.S. courts for representation plans, including funds for the continuing education of persons providing representational services.

Amends the Comprehensive Crime Control Act of 1984 to make technical and conforming amendments.

Authorizes Federal defenders and other attorneys appointed under the Criminal Justice Act to certify the payment of defense witnesses in Federal criminal cases.

Oct 6, 198635
(Measure passed Senate, amended, in lieu of S. 1581)

Criminal Justice Act Revision of 1986 - Amends the Federal criminal code to revise provisions concerning the appointment of counsel in Federal criminal proceedings.

Makes the representation of material witnesses in custody a right of such witnesses instead of discretionary with the court. Authorizes the representation of financially eligible persons charged with a petty offense for which a sentence of confinement is authorized.

Requires the Judicial Conference of the United States to set and modify the maximum hourly rates within a certain range which appointed counsel shall receive.

Increases the maximum amounts appointed counsel may receive: (1) in a felony case, from $2,000 to $3,500; (2) for a misdemeanor, from $800 to $1,000; and (3) for an appeal, from $2,000 to $2,500. Provides that for any other kind of representation authorized by this section, the compensation shall not exceed $750. Provides for an additional $300 for investigative, expert, or other services without prior authorization in certain circumstances. Increases the maximum amount of compensation paid to a person for services other than for legal counsel to $1,000.

Requires the Director of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts to provide liability insurance for employees of a Federal Public Defender Organization or Community Defender Organization receiving grants.

Allows a Federal Public Defender, by majority vote of the court of appeals, to continue in office after the expiration of such term of office until a successor is appointed or one year after such term of office expires, whichever is earlier.

Authorizes appropriations to the U.S. courts for representation plans, including funds for the continuing education of persons providing representational services.

Amends the Comprehensive Crime Control Act of 1984 to make technical and conforming amendments.

Authorizes Federal defenders and other attorneys appointed under the Criminal Justice Act to certify the payment of defense witnesses in Federal criminal cases.

Title II: Recal of Certain Judical Officers - Amends the judicial code to permit retired United States magistrates, retired United States Bankruptcy court judges, and retired judges of the United States Claims Court to be recalled for service for renewable five-year periods.

Allows United States magistrates who have attained the age of 70 to continue to serve (and be reappointed) by a majority (rather than a unanimous) vote of the judges of the appoint court.

Amends the judicial code to permit retired United States magistrates, retired United States Bankruptcy Court judges, and retired judges of the United States claims Court to be recalled for service.

Provides a retirement system for United States magistrates.

Dec 9, 198536
(Measure passed House, amended)

Criminal Justice Act Revision of 1985 - Amends the Federal criminal code to revise provisions concerning the appointment of counsel in Federal criminal proceedings.

Makes the representation of material witnesses in custody a right of such witnesses instead of discretionary with the court. Authorizes the representation of financially eligible persons charged with a petty offense for which a sentence of confinement is authorized.

Authorizes the Judicial Conference of the United States to set and modify the maximum hourly rates within a certain range which appointed counsel shall receive.

Increases the maximum amounts appointed counsel may receive: (1) in a felony case, from $2,000 to $5,000; (2) for a misdemeanor, from $800 to $1,500; and (3) for an appeal, from $2,000 to $3,000. Provides that for any other kind of representation authorized by this section, the compensation shall not exceed $1,000. Provides for an additional $300 for investigative, expert, or other services without prior authorization in certain circumstances. Increases the maximum amount of compensation paid to a person for services other than for legal counsel to $1,000.

Requires the Director of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts to provide liability insurance for employees of a Federal Public Defender Organization or Community Defender Organization receiving grants.

Authorizes appropriations to the U.S. courts for representation plans, including funds for the continuing education of persons providing representational services.

Amends the Comprehensive Crime Control Act of 1984 to make technical and conforming amendments.

Authorizes Federal defenders and other attorneys appointed under the Criminal Justice Act to certify the payment of defense witnesses in Federal criminal cases.

Dec 5, 198517
(Reported to House from the Committee on the Judiciary with amendment, H. Rept. 99-417)

Criminal Justice Act Revision of 1985 - Amends the Federal criminal code to revise provisions concerning the appointment of counsel in Federal criminal proceedings.

Makes the representation of material witnesses in custody a right of such witnesses instead of discretionary with the court. Authorizes the representation of financially eligible persons charged with a petty offense for which a sentence of confinement is authorized.

Authorizes the Judicial Conference of the United States to set and modify the maximum hourly rates within a certain range which appointed counsel shall receive.

Increases the maximum amounts appointed counsel may receive: (1) in a felony case, from $2,000 to $5,000; (2) for a misdemeanor, from $800 to $1,500; and (3) for an appeal, from $2,000 to $3,000. Provides that for any other kind of representation authorized by this section, the compensation shall not exceed $1,000. Provides for an additional $300 for investigative, expert, or other services without prior authorization in certain circumstances. Increases the maximum amount of compensation paid to a person for services other than for legal counsel to $1,000.

Requires the Director of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts to provide liability insurance for employees of a Federal Public Defender Organization or Community Defender Organization receiving grants.

Authorizes appropriations to the U.S. courts for representation plans, including funds for the continuing education of persons providing representational services.

Amends the Comprehensive Crime Control Act of 1984 to make technical and conforming amendments.

Authorizes Federal defenders and other attorneys appointed under the Criminal Justice Act to certify the payment of defense witnesses in Federal criminal cases.

Jul 16, 198500

Criminal Justice Act Revision of 1985 - Amends the Federal criminal code to revise provisions concerning the appointment of counsel in Federal criminal proceedings.

Makes the representation of material witnesses in custody a right of such witnesses instead of discretionary with the court. Authorizes the representation of financially eligible persons charged with a petty offense for which a sentence of confinement is authorized.

Authorizes the Judicial Conference of the United States to set and modify the maximum hourly rates within a certain range which appointed counsel shall receive.

Increases the maximum amounts appointed counsel may receive: (1) in a felony case, from $2,000 to $5,000; (2) for a misdemeanor, from $800 to $1,500; and (3) for an appeal, from $2,000 to $3,000. Provides that for any $1,500; and (3) for an appeal, from $2,000 to $3,000. Provides that for any other kind of representation authorized by this section, the compensation shall not exceed $1,000. Provides up to $300 for investigative, expert, or other services without prior authorization and for an additional amount in certain circumstances. Increases the maximum amount of compensation paid to a person for services other than for legal counsel to $1,000.

Requires the Director of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts to provide liability insurance for employees of a Federal Public Defender Organization or Community Defender Organization receiving grants.

Allows a Federal Public Defender, by majority vote of the court of appeals, to continue in office after the expiration of such term of office until a successor is appointed or one year after such term of office expires, whichever is earlier.

Authorizes appropriations to the U.S. courts for representation plans, including funds for the continuing education of persons providing representational services.

Amends the Comprehensive Crime Control Act of 1984 to make technical and conforming amendments.

Authorizes Federal defenders and other attorneys appointed under the Criminal Justice Act to certify the payment of defense witnesses in Federal criminal cases.

Criminal Justice Act Revision of 1986 — Informed