Criminal Justice Act Revision of 1983

Summary

Criminal Justice Act Revision of 1983 - Amends the Federal criminal code to revise provisions concerning the appointment of counsel in Federal criminal proceedings. Entitles to representation witnesses appearing before a grand jury or court who face possible criminal prosecution or loss of liberty. Makes the representation of material witnesses in custody a right of such witnesses instead of discretionary with the court. Authorizes the representation of financially eligible persons charged with a petty offense for which a sentence of confinement is authorized. Authorizes appointment of an additional attorney in complex or difficult cases where the court finds it to be in the interest of justice. States that counsel should be provided as soon as feasible after custody begins and that the authorities should notify the official responsible whenever a person in custody requests counsel or is without counsel. Authorizes the Judicial Conference of the United States to set and modify the maximum hourly rates which appointed counsel shall receive. Increases the maximum amounts appointed counsel may receive: (1) in a felony case, from $1,000 to $10,000; (2) for a misdemeanor, from $400 to $3,000; and (3) for an appeal, from $1,000 to $5,000. Decreases from 200 to 175 the number of persons needing assistance of counsel in a district for establishment of a defender organization. Requires the Director of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts to provide liability insurance for employees of a Federal Public Defender Organization or Community Defender Organization receiving grants. Authorizes appropriations to the U.S. courts for representation plans, including funds for the continuing education of persons providing representational services.

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Timeline

1. 6 June 1983

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 6 June 1983

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 6 June 1983

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 14 June 1983

   Referred

   Referred to Subcommittee on Courts, Civil Liberties, and the Administration of Justice.

   Source: Committee

5. 24 June 1983

   Committee

   Executive Comment Requested from Justice.

   Source: Committee

6. 30 June 1983

   Committee

   Subcommittee Hearings Held.

   Source: Committee

7. 14 July 1983

   Committee

   Subcommittee Hearings Held.

   Source: Committee

8. 30 August 1983

   Committee

   Executive Comment Received From Justice.

   Source: Committee

9. 15 September 1983

   Committee

   Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

10. 20 October 1983

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

11. 3 November 1983

    Committee

    Clean Bill H.R.4307 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in Lieu.

    Source: Committee

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 6 June 1983

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Rep. Kastenmeier, Robert W. [D-WI-2] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Lowry, Mike [D-WA-7] · D · Sponsor
• · hsju00 · Standing

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