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.

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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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 11 March 1982

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