A bill to amend or disapprove certain amendments to the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure and the Federal Rules of Evidence proposed by the Supreme Court, and to amend chapter 231 of title 18, United States Code (Relating to probation).

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends and disapproves certain amendments to the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure proposed by the Supreme Court. Disapproves the proposed amendments relating to subpoenas, production of statements of witnesses, and revocation or modification of probation. Revises the proposed amendment relating to the admissibility of pleas to limit the admissibility of plea discussion statements to criminal proceedings for perjury or false statements. (The proposed amendment would make such statements admissible in any proceeding when other statements have been introduced which ought in fairness to be contemporaneously considered.) Eliminates from the proposed amendment relating to the assignment of counsel the provision requiring, in cases involving joint representation, the court to protect each defendant's right to counsel, unless it appears that there is good cause to believe that no conflict of interest is likely to arise. Sets forth new procedures governing the revocation and modification of probation. Requires a preliminary hearing to find if there is probable cause to believe that a defendant has violated a condition of probation. Authorizes the court upon a finding of probable cause to…