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H.R. 14146 (94th)

Civil Contempt Reform Act

referredUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

2 June 1976

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Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

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Summary

Civil Contempt Reform Act - Requires a hearing at which an individual may be represented by counsel before such individual's refusal to testify when appearing in a grand jury proceeding may result in a finding of contempt. Limits imprisonment for such contempt to a period of six months (formerly 18 months). Prohibits fining or imprisoning a witness for a refusal to testify in a grand jury proceeding if such witness has been fined or imprisoned for a previous refusal to testify on the same transaction or events. (Amends 28 U.S.C. 1826; Adds 18 U.S.C. 403)

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