S 2831 · 96th Congress ·

A bill to amend the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure and the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure with respect to examination of prospective jurors.

Introduced 1980-06-13· Sponsored by Sen. Bayh, Birch [D-IN]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.(1980-06-13)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends Rule 24 of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure and Rule 47 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to require that a court permit the defendant and Government attorney in a criminal case, or the parties in a civil case, to conduct the examination of prospective jurors, subject to reasonable limitations imposed by the court. Permits the court to conduct its own additional examination. (Under current law examination by the defendant, Government, or parties is discretionary with the court, which may choose to conduct its own examination).…

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Cosponsors (6)

6 Democrats