HR 3370 · 99th Congress · Law
District of Columbia Prosecutorial and Judicial Efficiency Act of 1985
Bill Progress
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: For Further Action See H.R.3578.(1985-10-17)
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District of Columbia Prosecutorial and Judicial Efficiency Act of 1985 - Amends the District of Columbia Code (the Code) to require criminal prosecutions for offenses under the laws of the District of Columbia and U.S. laws applicable exclusively to the District of Columbia to be conducted in the name of the District of Columbia by the U.S. Attorney for the District. Removes the jurisdiction of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia over joined Federal and District offenses. Requires an annual report to the Mayor and the City Council by the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia on District prosecutions. Directs the Corporation Counsel of the District to maintain on a rotational basis in the Office of the U.S. Attorney at least ten assistant Corporation Counsels for periods of service of at least 120 days. Makes the authority of hearing commissioners in the Superior Court permanent. Directs the Joint Committee on Judical Administration to consider a candidate's experience and special training in administrative and executive positions and familiarity with court procedures in appointing an Executive Officer of the District of Columbia courts. Repeals the mandatory r…
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