HR 9571 · 95th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

District of Columbia Speedy Trial Act

Introduced 1977-10-14· Sponsored by Del. Fauntroy, Walter E. [D-DC-At Large]· 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.(1977-10-14)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] District of Columbia Speedy Trial Act - Amends the District of Columbia Code to establish procedures and time limits to facilitate the speedy trial of criminal cases. Provides for: (1) the dismissal of charges against an individual if indictments are not filed within a specified time; and (2) the dismissal of an indictment if the individual is not brought to trial within a specified time.…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (1)

1 Democrat
Rep. Diggs, Charles C., Jr. [D-MI-13]