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H.R. 4193 (104th)

Grand Jury Fairness Reform Act of 1996

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Introduced

26 September 1996

Last action

4 October 1996 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.

Sponsors

Rep. Waldholtz, Enid Greene [R-UT-2]

Subjects

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21 August 2025

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Summary

Grand Jury Fairness Reform Act of 1996 - Amends the Federal criminal code to grant each witness before a grand jury impaneled before any district court the right to the presence and advice of counsel of the witness' own procurement during that witness' testimony. Makes it the duty of attorneys representing the United States to ensure that witnesses have been properly advised in a timely fashion of such right. Sets forth provisions regarding: (1) limits of counsel's participation; (2) disclosure of proceedings by counsel; (3) representation of more than one witness; and (4) sanctions for violating such provisions.

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Timeline

  1. 26 September 1996

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 26 September 1996

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 26 September 1996

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 4 October 1996

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.

    Source: Committee

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  • Introduced in House (text)

    Introduced in House · EN · 26 September 1996

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    Introduced in House · EN · 26 September 1996

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