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H.R. 5815 (97th)

A bill to amend chapter 215 of title 18, United States Code, to provide for assistance of counsel to grand jury witnesses and to otherwise improve grand jury procedures.

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Introduced

11 March 1982

Last action

16 March 1982 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Criminal Justice.

Sponsors

Rep. Garcia, Robert [D-NY-18], Rep. Chisholm, Shirley [D-NY-12], Rep. Crockett, George W., Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Clay, William (Bill) [D-MO-1], Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-17], Rep. LeBoutillier, John [R-NY-6], Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8], Rep. Dymally, Mervyn M. [D-CA-31], Rep. Mitchell, Parren J. [D-MD-7], Rep. Mineta, Norman Y. [D-CA-15], Rep. Richmond, Frederick W. [D-NY-14], Rep. Daniel, W. C. (Dan) [D-VA-5], Rep. Lundine, Stanley N. [D-NY-34]

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Summary

Amends the Federal criminal code to entitle a witness to be accompanied by counsel during an appearance before a Federal grand jury. Permits counsel to advise such witness but not address the grand jury or otherwise participate in the proceeding. Authorizes the court to remove such counsel. Requires a subpoena to appear before a grand jury to be issued at least five days before the intended date of testimony. Requires each witness to be given notice of: (1) the right to counsel and the privilege against self- incrimination; (2) the subject matter of the grand jury investigation; (3) whether he is the subject of the investigation; and (4) other matters that the court deems appropriate.

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Timeline

  1. 11 March 1982

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 11 March 1982

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 11 March 1982

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 16 March 1982

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Criminal Justice.

    Source: Committee

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Documents

1 official file

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