HR 1302 · 108th Congress · Law

Federal Courts Improvement Act of 2003

Introduced 2003-03-18· Sponsored by Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21]· 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: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.(2003-03-20)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Federal Courts Improvement Act of 2003 - Sets forth or modifies various provisions regarding judicial process, including provisions concerning: (1) bankruptcy administrator authority to appoint and serve as trustees; (2) the places of holding court in the Eastern District of Texas, Texarkana, and the Northern District of New York and the composition of divisions in the Western District of Tennessee; and (3) conditions of probation and supervised release. 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 e…

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Cosponsors (3)

2 Democrats1 Republican