Shock Incarceration Act of 1990

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Shock Incarceration Act of 1989 - Amends the Federal criminal code to authorize the Bureau of Prisons to place in a shock incarceration program any person who is sentenced to a term of imprisonment of 12 to 30 months, if such person consents. Requires an inmate in such program, for up to six months of initial imprisonment, to: (1) adhere to a highly regimented schedule that provides the strict discipline, physical training, hard labor, drill, and ceremony characteristic of military basic training; and (2) participate in appropriate educational, drug, and other counseling programs. Specifies that an inmate who has successfully completed the required period of shock incarceration shall remain in the custody of the Bureau for such period (not to exceed the remainder of the prison term otherwise required) and under such conditions as the Bureau deems appropriate. Authorizes appropriations. Authorizes the Attorney General to make available to the States and local governments the services of U.S. prisoners for public works projects.

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• Reported in House (text)

  Reported in House · EN

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• Introduced in House (text)

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• Reported to House with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 14 June 1990

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 11 October 1989

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