State Justice Institute Act of 1980

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Introduced

5 March 1980

Last action

23 July 1980 · Introduced

Status

Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

Summary

State Justice Institute Act of 1980 - Establishes in the District of Columbia the State Justice Institute as a private nonprofit corporation to further the development of improved judicial administration in State courts in the United States. Directs the Institute to: (1) direct a national assistance program to assure persons ready access to a fair and effective system of justice; (2) foster coordination and cooperation with the Federal judiciary; (3) make recommendations concerning the proper allocation of responsibility between the State and Federal court systems; (4) promote recognition of the importance of the separation of powers doctrine to an independent judiciary; and (5) encourage education for State court judges and support personnel. Authorizes the Institute to award grants and enter into cooperative agreements or contracts to: (1) conduct research, demonstrations, or special projects relating to the purposes of this Act; (2) serve as a clearinghouse of information regarding State judicial systems; (3) participate in joint projects with other agencies, including the Federal Judicial Center; (4) evaluate the impact of programs carried out under this Act upon the quality of criminal, civil, and juvenile justice; (5) encourage judicial education; (6) serve in a consulting capacity to State and local justice systems; and (7) be responsible for the certification of national programs to improve State judicial systems.

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Timeline

5 March 1980
Introduced
Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
Source: IntroReferral
5 March 1980
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Source: IntroReferral
1 July 1980
Reported
Reported to Senate from the Committee on the Judiciary with amendment, S. Rept. 96-843.
Source: Committee
1 July 1980
Reported
Reported to Senate from the Committee on the Judiciary with amendment, S. Rept. 96-843.
Source: Committee
21 July 1980
Floor
Call of calendar in Senate.
Source: Floor
21 July 1980
Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Measure passed Senate, amended.
Source: Floor
23 July 1980
Introduced
Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.
Source: IntroReferral

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Passed Senate amended
summary · EN · 21 July 1980
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Reported to Senate with amendment(s)
summary · EN · 1 July 1980
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Introduced in Senate
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Sources

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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-bill/2387
Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/96/s/2387
us · 96-s-2387 · source updated 10 August 2026