S 677 · 98th Congress · Law

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

Introduced 1983-03-03· Sponsored by Sen. Heflin, Howell [D-AL]· Senate

Bill Progress

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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. Approved for full committee consideration with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.(1984-03-26)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to direct the court to permit oral examination of prospective jurors by the parties (currently, a district court has discretion to grant or deny such permission). Authorizes the court to exercise its discretion when imposing limitations upon such examination. Directs that upon request parties be granted at least 30 minutes for such examinations. Grants additional time under specified circumstances.…

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

Cosponsors (1)

1 Democrat
Sen. Bumpers, Dale [D-AR]AR