United States · Bill · S
S. 284 (99th)
A bill to make certain amendments to title 18, United States Code, relating to rights of witnesses appearing before grand juries.
Introduced
24 January 1985
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Status
Committee on Judiciary received executive comment from Justice Department.
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10 August 2026
Summary
Amends the Federal criminal code to revise the rights of witnesses and procedures applicable to grand juries. Entitles witnesses subpoenaed to testify before a Federal grand jury to be assigned counsel during questioning. Permits counsel to advise such witness but not address the Government attorney or otherwise participate in the proceedings. Authorizes the court to remove such counsel.
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Introduced in Senate
summary · EN · 24 January 1985
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/99th-congress/senate-bill/284
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