HR 2522 · 107th Congress · Law

Federal Courts Improvement Act of 2001

Introduced 2001-07-17· Sponsored by Rep. Coble, Howard [R-NC-6]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.(2001-10-09)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Federal Courts Improvement Act of 2001 - Sets forth or modifies various provisions regarding judicial process, including provisions concerning: (1) bankruptcy administrator authority to appoint trustees; (2) the place of holding court in the Eastern District of Texas; (3) conditions of probation and supervised release; and (4) enforcement of National Labor Relations Board orders. Repeals a geographic location requirement for court records. Modifies wiretap order reporting requirements. Eliminates: (1) the automatic excuse from jury service for members of the armed forces, members of fire and police departments, and public officers; and (2) public drawing requirements for the selection of juror wheels. Makes the supplemental attendance fee for petit jurors serving on lengthy trials applicable where the juror is required to attend more than five (currently, 30) days in hearing one case. Sets forth or modifies various provisions regarding judicial personnel administration, benefits, and protections, including provisions concerning: (1) disability retirement and cost-of-living adjustments of annuities for territorial judges; (2) compensation for Federal Judicial Center employees; (3) t…

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1 Democrat