HR 9547 · 93th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement
A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to require filing of surety bonds by plaintiffs in civil actions against law enforcement officers to defray reasonable costs of successful defense in such actions.
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Introduced2
Committee3
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Senate5
EnactedLatest: Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.(1973-07-25)
Plain Language Summary
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Requires the party bringing an action against any law enforcement officer in any court of the United States to file with the court a surety bond conditioned on the payment to defendants of reasonable costs of investigation and legal fees for defending such action should the defendants prevail in the action. Includes within the meaning of law enforcement officers, for purposes of this Act, attorneys general, prosecuting attorneys, chiefs of police, sheriffs, constables, and their subordinates.…
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