Public Prosecutor Act of 1980

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Public Prosecutor Act of 1980 - Title I: Judicial Code Amendments - Establishes within the Department of Justice the Office of the Public Prosecutor under the direction of the Public Prosecutor appointed by the President. Directs the Public Prosecutor to exercise the powers granted by this Act independent of supervision by the President or Attorney General. Requires the President to appoint a Deputy Public Prosecutor who is not of the same political party as the Public Prosecutor. Provides that the Public Prosecutor and Deputy Public Prosecutor shall hold office for single six-year terms. Sets forth the qualifications for such officials and the circumstances under which they may be removed from office. Grants jurisdiction to the Public Prosecutor to exercise the power specified by this Act, concurrent with those of the Attorney General, with respect to any matter for which there is reasonable cause to believe involves the violation of any Federal criminal law (other than a petty offense) by the following individuals: (1) the President or Vice President; (2) a Member of Congress; (3) the Director or Deputy Director of Central Intelligence; (4) the Commissioner of Internal Revenue; (…