Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure Amendments Act of 1975

Summary

Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure Amendments Act - Approves the amendments proposed by the Supreme Court to the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, except as amended by this Act. Revises such Rules with respect to the issuance of a summons and an arrest warrant. Requires a Federal district court judge to notify a criminal defendant that he has a right to be tried by a jury with the assistance of counsel, the right to confront and cross-examine witnesses against him and the right not to be compelled to incriminate himself before such judge can accept a plea of guilty or nolo contendere. Revises procedures for the notification by both the defendant and the prosecution of the defendant's intention to raise an alibi defense. Provides that no statement made by an accused in the course of a psychiatric examination ordered by the court shall be admitted in evidence against the accused on the issue of guilt in any criminal proceeding. Requires the prosecution to permit the defendant to inspect and copy reports of examinations and tests which are material to the preparation of the defense or are intended for use by the government as evidence in chief at the trial. Revises rules for the disclosure of information by the defendant. Permits the prosecution to speak to the court before the imposition of sentence upon the defendant.

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• Public Law (PDF)

  Public Law · EN · 31 July 1975

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• Public Law

  summary · EN · 31 July 1975

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 7 May 1975

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