HR 6551 · 97th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to modify certain procedures applicable to parole determinations, to require the United States Parole Commission to make available to State and local law enforcement agencies certain information regarding parolees, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1982-06-09· Sponsored by Rep. Matsui, Robert T. [D-CA-3]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Subcommittee on Courts, Civil Liberties, and the Administration of Justice.(1982-06-14)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Federal criminal code regarding conditional parole release for youth offenders. Requires the Attorney general to make available to State and local law enforcement agencies certain information regarding prisoners who have been convicted of Federal offenses and are confined at residential community treatment centers. Makes changes in the practice of the Parole Commission. Revises the appeal process where parole is cleared. Abolishes the provision allowing "Warrants to retake Canal Zone Violators." Revises the parole procedures for a person who is drug dependent.…

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