HR 6722 · 97th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

A bill to amend title 18 of the United States Code to provide for the distribution of moneys received as a result of the commission of an offense.

Introduced 1982-06-24· Sponsored by Rep. Wortley, George C. [R-NY-32]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Subcommittee on Criminal Justice.(1982-06-30)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Federal criminal code to establish escrow accounts with the money received by an individual from books, movies, magazine articles, tape recordings, phonograph records, radio or television presentations or any live such individual is accused or convicted. Requires that money from such account be payable to the victim of the offense to satify a civil judgment. Provides for payment of the money to the accused if he is acquitted or the charges are dismissed. Allows payment to a convicted individual if no civil action is brought within five years after the establishment of the account. Permits payment of a portion of such funds, upon a court order, to defray the expenses of legal representation for the accused.…

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Cosponsors (15)

6 Democrats9 Republicans