HR 3902 · 100th Congress · Law

A bill to specify the burden of proof in certain Federal civil suits relating to conditions in State penal facilities.

Introduced 1988-02-03· Sponsored by Rep. Robinson, Tommy F. [D-AR-2]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Subcommittee on Courts, Civil Liberties, and the Administration of Justice.(1988-02-08)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] States that the burden of proof in Federal civil suits regarding overcrowding in State penal facilities in violation of the eighth amendment shall be by clear and convincing evidence.…

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