S 1856 · 98th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

A bill entitled the "Criminal Reward Reimbursement Act."

Introduced 1983-09-20· Sponsored by Sen. Burdick, Quentin N. [D-ND]· 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: Committee on Judiciary received executive comment from U.S. Attorney General.(1984-02-08)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Victim and Witness Protection Act of 1982 to provide that a convicted defendant reimburse any payor of a reward which was offered for information leading to the apprehension, arrest or conviction of the defendant. Limits the payment to $25,000. Requires the Attorney General to report to Congress within one year on any laws necessary to ensure that a Federal felon repay restitution to the payor of a reward before any profits are received by the felon from the sale of any recollections in regard to the offense committed.…

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