HR 6201 · 98th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

Correctional Improvements Act of 1984

Introduced 1984-09-06· Sponsored by Rep. Sawyer, Harold S. [R-MI-5]· 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 Courts, Civil Liberties, and the Administration of Justice.(1984-09-11)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Correctional Improvements Act of 1984 - Amends the Federal criminal code to extend the escape from custody offense to persons who are in custody as a result of civil contempt. Prohibits providing or possessing contraband in Federal prison. Makes it a Federal offense for any person to provide an inmate with: (1) a firearm or other destructive device; (2) any weapon or object that may be used as a means to facilitate escape; (3) narcotic drugs; (4) controlled substances; (5) alcoholic beverages; (6) U.S. currency; or (7) any other object. Prohibits Federal inmates from possessing the above. Establishes penalties based upon the kind of contraband either provided or possessed. Provides for imprisonment for not more than ten years or a fine of not more than $25,000 for any person who intentionally causes or assists in any mutiny or riot in Federal prison. Authorizes the seizure and forfeiture of contraband found in the possession of prisoners. Establishes an offense involving the trespass upon any reservation, land or facility of the Bureau of Prisons. Extends the arrest authority of the officers and employees of the Bureau of Prisons. Authorizes the Attorney General to contract with pr…

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Cosponsors (4)

4 Republicans