Access to Justice Act of 2022
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Mar 18, 2022)
Access to Justice Act of 2022
This bill requires a federal judicial district (or two adjacent districts or parts of districts) to establish a defender organization (i.e., a federal public defender organization or community defender organization).
Currently, a federal judicial district (or part of a district or two adjacent districts) may establish a defender organization if at least 200 persons annually require the appointment of counsel.
What just happenedNov 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMar 18, 2022
- Nov 1, 2022Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.
Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet Subcommittee - Mar 18, 2022IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Mar 18, 2022IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Mar 18, 2022IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House