A bill to amend chapter 21, title 18, United States Code, so as to place certain limitations on the exercise of the contempt power by the courts of the United States.

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Introduced

15 January 1979

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Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

Summary

Provides that the criminal and civil contempt powers of Federal courts shall not extend to disputes involving an officer or employee of a State or local government unit, where such individual is exercising good faith discretion in an official capacity.

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summary · EN · 15 January 1979
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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/house-bill/547
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