HR 3578 · 99th Congress · Law

District of Columbia Judicial Efficiency and Improvement Act of 1986

Introduced 1985-10-17· Sponsored by Rep. Dymally, Mervyn M. [D-CA-31]· House

Bill Progress

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Latest: Became Public Law No: 99-573.(1986-10-28)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] District of Columbia Prosecutorial and Judicial Efficiency Act of 1985 - Requires an annual report by the U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia on District prosecutions. Amends the District of Columbia Code (the Code) to make the authority of the hearing commissioners of the Superior Court permanent. Includes as functions of commissioners, the establishment, enforcement, and modification of child support. Directs commissioners, after finding a duty of support and giving notice of that duty, to conduct a hearing, make findings, and enter a judgment (which constitutes a final order of the Superior court). Authorizes the rehearing or review of such findings by a judge of the Family Division sua sponte and the commissioner's referral of complex issues to the judge. Directs the Joint Committee on Judicial Administration to consider a candidate's experience and special training in administrative and executive positions and familiarity with court procedures in appointing and Executive Officer of the District of Columbia courts. Requires the Executive Officer to become a resident of the District. Amends the District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act (the …

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