Magistrate Act

Summary

Magistrate Act - Empowers a United States magistrate, when specially designated by the court which he serves and when the parties consent, to hear or otherwise determine any nonjury or jury civil matter. Sets forth procedures to appeal of a matter so heard. Revises the method for selecting magistrates to restrict district court judges in making appointments to a list of qualified persons compiled by the appropriate circuit council. Requires as a qualification for appointment membership in one or more appropriate bars for at least five years. Expands the criminal jurisdiction of magistrates to include all misdemeanors. Authorizes magistrates to preside over jury trials where applicable. Denies persons charged with petty offenses an election to be tried by a district court. Permits the Government, as well as the defendant, an option to have a case heard by a district judge. Requires that magistrates exercising the civil jurisdiction granted under this Act or criminal jurisdiction be full-time magistrates.

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Timeline

1. 26 May 1977

   Introduced

   Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 26 May 1977

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 14 July 1977

   Reported

   Reported to Senate from the Committee on the Judiciary with amendment, S. Rept. 95-344.

   Source: Committee

4. 14 July 1977

   Reported

   Reported to Senate from the Committee on the Judiciary with amendment, S. Rept. 95-344.

   Source: Committee

5. 22 July 1977

   Floor

   Measure called up by unanimous consent in Senate.

   Source: Floor

6. 22 July 1977

   Passed

   Passed/agreed to in Senate: Measure passed Senate, amended.

   Source: Floor

7. 26 July 1977

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

8. 17 July 1978

   Reported

   Reported to House from the Committee on the Judiciary with amendment, H. Rept. 95-1364.

   Source: Committee

9. 17 July 1978

   Reported

   Reported to House from the Committee on the Judiciary with amendment, H. Rept. 95-1364.

   Source: Committee

10. 2 October 1978

    Floor

    Measure called up by special rule in House.

    Source: Floor

11. 4 October 1978

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference scheduled in House.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

12. 4 October 1978

    Vote

    Measure passed House, amended, (Inserted text of H.R. 9622 as passed House), roll call #873 (323-49).

    Source: Floor

13. 4 October 1978

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: Measure passed House, amended, (Inserted text of H.R. 9622 as passed House), roll call #873 (323-49).

    Source: Floor

14. 4 October 1978

    Floor

    Measure considered in House.

    Source: Floor

15. 7 October 1978

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference scheduled in Senate.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

Votes

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Documents

2 official files

• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 4 October 1978

  Open at official source

• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 26 May 1977

  Open at official source

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Sponsors

• Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV] · D · Cosponsor
• · hsju00 · Standing
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Related records

• related to → A bill to abolish diversity of citizenship as a basis of jurisdiction of Federal district courts, to abolish the amount in controversy requirement in Federal question cases.
• related to → Magistrate Act
• related to → A resolution providing for the consideration of the bill S. 1613 to improve access to the Federal courts by enlarging the civil and criminal jurisdiction of United States magistrates, and for other purposes.