HR 4736 · 96th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security
Classified Information Criminal Trial Procedures Act
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EnactedLatest: Measure laid on table in House, S. 1482 passed in lieu.(1980-09-22)
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Classified Information Criminal Trial Procedures Act - Title I: Procedures For Disclosure of Classified Information in Criminal Cases - Sets forth pretrial, trial, and appellate procedures for criminal cases involving classified information. Requires a court, on its own motion or on the motion of any party, to hold a pretrial conference to consider matters relating to classified information or which may promote a fair and expeditious trial. Requires a defendant who reasonably expects to disclose classified material during the trial or any pretrial hearing to notify the Government attorney and the court. Allows the Government to move for an in camera proceeding after certifying that such classified information might be compromised in a public proceeding. Permits the Government to take an appeal from a decision favorable to the defendant regarding the use, relevance or admissibility of such classified information before such information is disclosed. Authorizes the Attorney General to request an in camera proceeding whenever the Government learns, other than through such notification, that an action of the defendant will or is likely to result in the disclosure of classified informat…
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Cosponsors (11)
9 Democrats2 Republicans