Grand Jury Reform Act of 2020
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 6, 2020)
Grand Jury Reform Act of 2020
This bill conditions a state or local government's receipt of funds under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program on the state's compliance with certain requirements following an incident involving the use of deadly force by a local law enforcement officer that results in a person's death.
Specifically, the governor must appoint a special prosecutor to present evidence before a judge to determine whether probable cause exists to criminally charge the law enforcement officer. The hearing must be open to the public.
What just happenedFeb 6, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseFeb 6, 2020
- Feb 6, 2020IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Feb 6, 2020IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Feb 6, 2020IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House