A bill to amend title 18 of the United States Code to provide procedures for the imposition of the death penalty in criminal cases.

Summary

Amends the Federal criminal code to establish procedures for the imposition of the death penalty. Requires a separate hearing after a defendant is convicted of an offense for which death is a possible penalty. Sets forth requirements for notice to the defendant, the identity of the judge and the composition of the jury, and the presentation of evidence. Prohibits a jury from recommending a death penalty unless it finds: (1) that at least one of a specified number of aggravating circumstances exists; and (2) that any such aggravating circumstance, together with all the evidence, outweighs any of a specified number of mitigating circumstances. Authorizes a judge to impose a death sentence upon a jury's recommendation, or in the absence of a jury, upon the judge's own determination according the considerations under this Act. Specifies circumstances in which a judge shall impose a penalty other than a death sentence. Provides for appeal and judicial review of a death sentence. Prohibits the execution of a death sentence on a pregnant woman.

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Timeline

1. 1 October 1986

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 1 October 1986

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 1 October 1986

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 1 October 1986

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Rep. Rinaldo, Matthew J. [R-NJ-12] · R · Sponsor
• · hsju00 · Standing

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