HR 7974 · 95th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

A bill to allow persons in the custody under sentence of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia to apply for writs of habeas corpus in Federal courts on the same basis as person in custody pursuant to the judgment of a State court.

Introduced 1977-06-23· Sponsored by Rep. Diggs, Charles C., Jr. [D-MI-13]· House

Bill Progress

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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 House Committee on the District of Columbia.(1977-06-23)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the District of Columbia Code to allow persons in custody under sentence of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia to apply for writs of habeas corpus in Federal courts on the same basis as persons in custody pursuant to the judgment of a State court.…

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