Criminal Justice Act Revision of 1984

Summary

Criminal Justice Act Revision of 1983 - Amends the Federal criminal code to revise provisions concerning the appointment of counsel in Federal criminal proceedings. 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 within a certain range which appointed counsel shall receive. Increases the maximum amounts appointed counsel may receive: (1) in a felony case, from $1,000 to $5,000; (2) for a misdemeanor, from $400 to $1,500; and (3) for an appeal, from $1,000 to $3,000. Provides that for any other kind of representation authorized by this section, the compensation shall not exceed $1,000. Provides for an additional authorization of $300 for investigative, expert, or other service with prior request of counsel and for an additional amount in certain circumstances. Increases the maximum amount of compensation paid to a person for services other than for legal counsel to $1,000. 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. 3 November 1983

   Committee

   For Previous Action See H.R.3233.

   Source: Committee

2. 3 November 1983

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 3 November 1983

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 3 November 1983

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

5. 1 May 1984

   Reported

   Ordered to be Reported.

   Source: Committee

6. 1 May 1984

   Committee

   Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

7. 15 May 1984

   Calendars

   Placed on Union Calendar No: 441.

   Source: Calendars

8. 15 May 1984

   Reported

   Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on The Judiciary. Report No: 98-764.

   Source: Committee

9. 15 May 1984

   Reported

   Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on The Judiciary. Report No: 98-764.

   Source: Committee

10. 21 May 1984

    Passed

    Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

11. 21 May 1984

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

12. 21 May 1984

    Floor

    Called up by House Under Suspension of Rules.

    Source: Floor

13. 22 May 1984

    Floor

    Received in the Senate and held at the desk by unanimous consent. Until the close of business May 23, 1984.

    Source: Floor

14. 23 May 1984

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

15. 4 June 1984

    Referred

    Committee on Judiciary. Referred jointly to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.

    Source: Committee

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Documents

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• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 21 May 1984

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• Reported to House with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 15 May 1984

  Open at official source

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Sponsors

• Rep. Kastenmeier, Robert W. [D-WI-2] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Moorhead, Carlos J. [R-CA-22] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Brooks, Jack B. [D-TX-9] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Mazzoli, Romano L. [D-KY-3] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Synar, Mike [D-OK-2] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Schroeder, Patricia [D-CO-1] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Glickman, Dan [D-KS-4] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Morrison, Bruce A. [D-CT-3] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Kindness, Thomas N. [R-OH-8] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Sawyer, Harold S. [R-MI-5] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. DeWine, Mike [R-OH] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Lowry, Mike [D-WA-7] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Sikorski, Gerry E. [D-MN-6] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13] · D · Cosponsor
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