S 386 · 98th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

A bill to amend the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure with respect to the examination of prospective jurors.

Introduced 1983-02-02· Sponsored by Sen. Heflin, Howell [D-AL]· 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: Subcommittee on Courts. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 98-860.(1984-03-07)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends Rule 24 of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure to entitle the defendant and the Government attorney in a criminal case to conduct the examination of prospective jurors, subject to reasonable limitations imposed by the court. Permits the court to conduct its own additional examination (currently, examination by the defendant, Government, or other parties is discretionary with the court).…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (1)

1 Democrat