HR 3592 · 99th Congress · Law
District of Columbia Judicial Efficiency and Improvement Act of 1985
Bill Progress
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Placed on Union Calendar No: 193.(1985-10-23)
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District of Columbia Judicial Efficiency and Improvement 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 hearing commissioners in 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. 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. Requires such a rehearing or review upon a motion of one of the parties. 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. Requires the Executive Officer to become a resident of the District. Amends the District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization …
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