HR 5815 · 97th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement
A bill to amend chapter 215 of title 18, United States Code, to provide for assistance of counsel to grand jury witnesses and to otherwise improve grand jury procedures.
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Referred to Subcommittee on Criminal Justice.(1982-03-16)
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Amends the Federal criminal code to entitle a witness to be accompanied by counsel during an appearance before a Federal grand jury. Permits counsel to advise such witness but not address the grand jury or otherwise participate in the proceeding. Authorizes the court to remove such counsel. Requires a subpoena to appear before a grand jury to be issued at least five days before the intended date of testimony. Requires each witness to be given notice of: (1) the right to counsel and the privilege against self- incrimination; (2) the subject matter of the grand jury investigation; (3) whether he is the subject of the investigation; and (4) other matters that the court deems appropriate.…
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Cosponsors (12)
11 Democrats1 Republican