Criminal Justice Act Revision of 1985

Summary

Criminal Justice Act Revision of 1985 - 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 $2,000 to $5,000; (2) for a misdemeanor, from $800 to $1,500; and (3) for an appeal, from $2,000 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. Amends the Comprehensive Crime Control Act of 1984 to make technical and conforming amendments. Authorizes Federal defenders and other attorneys appointed under the Criminal Justice Act to certify the payment of defense witnesses in Federal criminal cases.

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Timeline

1. 1 August 1985

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 1 August 1985

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 22 August 1985

   Referred

   Committee on Judiciary. Referred jointly to the Subcommittee on Criminal Law.

   Source: Committee

4. 3 September 1985

   Committee

   Committee on Judiciary received executive comment from Administrative Office of the United States Courts.

   Source: Committee

5. 17 June 1986

   Committee

   Subcommittee on Constitution. Approved for full committee consideration with an amendment favorably.

   Source: Committee

6. 19 September 1986

   Reported

   Committee on Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.

   Source: Committee

7. 30 September 1986

   Calendars

   Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1021.

   Source: Calendars

8. 30 September 1986

   Reported

   Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Thurmond with amendments. Without written report.

   Source: Committee

9. 30 September 1986

   Reported

   Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Thurmond with amendments. Without written report.

   Source: Committee

10. 6 October 1986

    Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.

    Source: Floor

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Documents

2 official files

• Indefinitely postponed in Senate

  summary · EN · 6 October 1986

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 1 August 1985

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Sponsors

• Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Mathias, Charles McC., Jr. [R-MD] · R · Sponsor
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