S 2625 · 96th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement
A bill to amend chapter 39 of title 28 of the United States Code, relating to the appointment of a special prosecutor.
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EnactedLatest: Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.(1980-04-30)
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Amends title VI of the Ethics in Government Act (Special Prosecutor) to require the Attorney General to notify the congressional judiciary committees whenever: (1) an investigation of Government officials is initiated; (2) notification is made to the court that no further investigation is warranted; or (3) a special prosecutor has been appointed. Permits a committee to disclose the notification that no further investigation is warranted upon a determination that any individual's right will not be prejudiced. Prohibits the court from appointing as a special prosecutor any person involved in any Federal investigation or civil or criminal proceeding (except as counsel in such matter).…
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