A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States with respect to the compelling of testimony from a defendant in a criminal case in open court, and with respect to the right of a defendant in a criminal case to be informed of the evidence against him.

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Introduced

2 June 1977

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Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Permits compelling a criminal defendant to testify against himself in open court. Requires that a defendant be informed of the evidence against him.

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Introduced in House
summary · EN · 2 June 1977
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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/95th-congress/house-joint-resolution/496
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