HR 7988 · 96th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

District of Columbia Criminal Justice Reform Act

Introduced 1980-08-21· Sponsored by Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-8]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
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Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on the District of Columbia.(1980-08-21)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] District of Columbia Criminal Justice Reform Act - Title I: Short Title, Purpose, and Definitions - Declares that it is the purpose of this Act to establish an autonomous judicial system in the government of the District of Columbia. Title II: Office of the Attorney General - Establishes within the District of Columbia government an Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia, headed by an Attorney General who shall be appointed by the Mayor of the District of Columbia with the advice and consent of the Council of the District of Columbia. Specifies that the Attorney General shall serve for a term of four years coterminous with the term of the office of the Mayor. Sets forth the qualifications for the office of Attorney General. Declares that the Attorney General for the District of Columbia shall be the chief legal officer for the District of Columbia and have charge of all law business of the District of Columbia. Requires the Attorney General to appoint a Deputy Attorney General for the District of Columbia, who shall generally assist the Attorney General in the performance of duties. Requires the Attorney General to appoint a Solicitor General for the District o…

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