Federal Courts Improvement Act of 2002

Summary

Federal Courts Improvement Act of 2002 - Sets forth or modifies various provisions regarding judicial process, including provisions concerning: (1) bankruptcy administrator authority to appoint trustees; (2) the place of holding court in the Eastern District of Texas, and the composition of divisions in the Western District of Tennessee; and (3) conditions of probation and supervised release. Modifies wiretap order reporting requirements. Eliminates: (1) the automatic excuse from jury service for members of the armed forces, members of fire and police departments, and public officers; and (2) public drawing requirements for the selection of juror wheels. Makes the supplemental attendance fee for petit jurors serving on lengthy trials applicable where the juror is required to attend more than five (currently, 30) days in hearing one case. Sets forth or modifies various provisions regarding judicial personnel administration, benefits, and protections, including provisions concerning: (1) disability retirement and cost-of-living adjustments of annuities for territorial judges; (2) compensation for Federal Judicial Center employees; (3) the annual leave limit for judicial branch executives; (4) a supplemental benefits program for judicial branch employees; (5) inclusion of judicial branch personnel in the organ donor leave program; and (6) maximum compensation for services other than counsel. Prohibits retaliating against a Federal judge by false claim or slander of title.

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• Engrossed in House (text)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 1 October 2002

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• Engrossed in House (PDF)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 1 October 2002

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• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 1 October 2002

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• Reported in House (text)

  Reported in House · EN · 30 September 2002

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• Reported in House (PDF)

  Reported in House · EN · 30 September 2002

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 10 April 2002

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 10 April 2002

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 10 April 2002

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