Criminal Fine Improvements Act of 1987

Summary

Criminal Fine Improvements Act of 1987 - Amends the Federal judicial code to require the Director of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts to establish procedures and mechanisms within the judicial branch for processing fines, restitution, forfeiture of bail bonds or collateral, and assessments. Amends the Federal criminal code to provide a five-year statute of limitations for the payment of special assessments. States that, for the purposes of imposing special assessments, offenses under the Assimilative Crimes Statute shall be considered offenses against the United States. Defines "petty offense" as a Class B misdemeanor, Class C misdemeanor, or an infraction. Sets forth the authorized fine levels for Federal offenses. Allows courts to impose alternative fines (up to twice the gain or loss) where a pecuniary gain or loss results from a criminal offense. States that fine levels set by this Act shall not apply where a substantive provision specifies a lesser fine. Sets forth factors to be considered when determining whether to impose a fine, and the amount and payment of such fines, which include: (1) the defendant's income; (2) any pecuniary loss inflicted upon others; (3) whether restitution is ordered; and (4) the need to deprive the defendant of illegally obtained gains. Requires the court to ensure that a fine or other financial penalty imposed does not impair the defendant's ability to make restitution. States that a judgment which includes a sentence to pay a fine shall be considered a final judgment, notwithstanding the fact that such fine can be modified, corrected, or appealed. Requires any person sentenced to pay a fine or other monetary payment to make such payment immediately, unless otherwise provided. Prohibits courts from imposing alternative sentences if a fine is not paid. Describes the responsibility for payment of monetary obligations relating to organizations. Authorizes courts to require security for stayed fines. States that fines are: (1) delinquent if payment is more than 30 days late; and (2) in default if payment is delinquent for more than 90 days. Authorizes the Government to remit or modify the payment of fines or special assessments if reasonable efforts to collect such fines or assessments are not likely to be effective. Establishes interim and permanent procedures for the receipt of fines and assessments. Sets forth procedures for computing: (1) the interest on fines; and (2) penalties for delinquent fines.

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Timeline

1. 14 October 1987

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 14 October 1987

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 14 October 1987

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 15 October 1987

   Committee

   Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee.

   Source: Committee

5. 15 October 1987

   Committee

   Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

6. 15 October 1987

   Referred

   Referred to Subcommittee on Criminal Justice.

   Source: Committee

7. 20 October 1987

   Reported

   Ordered to be Reported.

   Source: Committee

8. 20 October 1987

   Committee

   Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

9. 23 October 1987

   Calendars

   Placed on Union Calendar No: 250.

   Source: Calendars

10. 23 October 1987

    Reported

    Reported to House by House Committee on The Judiciary. Report No: 100-390.

    Source: Committee

11. 23 October 1987

    Reported

    Reported to House by House Committee on The Judiciary. Report No: 100-390.

    Source: Committee

12. 27 October 1987

    Passed

    Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

13. 27 October 1987

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

14. 27 October 1987

    Floor

    Called up by House Under Suspension of Rules.

    Source: Floor

15. 29 October 1987

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate, read twice.

    Source: IntroReferral

16. 30 October 1987

    Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.

    Source: Floor

17. 30 October 1987

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

18. 3 November 1987

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

19. 16 November 1987

    ResolvingDifferences

    House Concurred, in Senate Amendments , with Amendments by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

20. 16 November 1987

    NotUsed

    Resolving differences -- House actions: House Concurred, in Senate Amendments , with Amendments by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: NotUsed

21. 17 November 1987

    Floor

    Message on House action received in Senate and held at desk: House amendments to Senate amendments.

    Source: Floor

22. 20 November 1987

    ResolvingDifferences

    Senate concurred in the House amendment to the Senate amendment with an amendment (SP 1199) by Voice Vote.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

23. 20 November 1987

    NotUsed

    Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate concurred in the House amendment to the Senate amendment with an amendment (SP 1199) by Voice Vote.

    Source: NotUsed

24. 20 November 1987

    Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.

    Source: Floor

25. 2 December 1987

    Floor

    Message on House action received in Senate and held at desk: House amendment to Senate amendment.

    Source: Floor

26. 2 December 1987

    Passed

    House Agreed to Senate Amendments to House Amendments to Senate Amendment 002 by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

27. 2 December 1987

    Passed

    Resolving differences -- House actions: House Agreed to Senate Amendments to House Amendments to Senate Amendment 002 by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: NotUsed

28. 3 December 1987

    Passed

    Senate agreed to the House amendment to Senate amendment number 2 by Voice Vote.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

29. 3 December 1987

    Passed

    Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to the House amendment to Senate amendment number 2 by Voice Vote.

    Source: NotUsed

30. 4 December 1987

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

31. 9 December 1987

    Floor

    Measure Signed in Senate.

    Source: Floor

32. 10 December 1987

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

33. 10 December 1987

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

34. 11 December 1987

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 100-185.

    Source: President

35. 11 December 1987

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

36. 11 December 1987

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

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Documents

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• Public Law (PDF)

  Public Law · EN · 12 December 1987

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• Senate agreed to House amendment with amendment

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• Passed Senate amended

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• Passed House amended

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• Reported to House with amendment(s)

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• Introduced in House

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Sponsors

• Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13] · D · Sponsor
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