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Latest Action: 10/13/2008 - Became Public Law No: 110-406. Bill Text
A bill to make improvements in the operation and administration of the Federal courts, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 04/28/2008 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. Bill TextTo amend title 18, United States Code, to require the reading of crime victims' rights in open court in criminal cases. 4/22/2008--Introduced. Amends the federal criminal code to require the judge, at arraignment or at the commencement of a criminal trial, or at sentencing if there is no trial, to read in open court the rights of crime victims as provided by federal law.
Also tagged in: Actions and defenses, Air pollution, Bank records, Collection of accounts, Compensation for victims of crime, Criminal justice, Criminal procedure, Environmental law enforcement, Environmental protection, Evidence (Law), Finance, Fines (Penalties), Injunctions, Law, Legal fees, Marine pollution, Marine resources, Potable water, Searches and seizures, Sentences (Criminal procedure), Solid wastes, Suspects' rights, Warrants (Law), Water pollution, Water resources
Latest Action: 12/03/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. Bill TextTo amend the Mandatory Victims' Restitution Act to improve restitution for victims of crime, and for other purposes. 11/7/2007--Introduced. Restitution for Victims of Crime Act of 2007 - Collection of Restitution Improvement Act of 2007 - Amends the federal criminal code relating to restitution for victims of crime to: (1) require courts to enter an order for immediate restitution at the sentencing of a convict; (2) allow prosecutors to obtain from the U.S. Probation Office, without a court order, financial information about a convict who owes restitution; (3) require identifying information about convicts to be included in restitution orders of more than $100; and (4) allow crime victims reimbursement of attorney fees incurred in seeking restitution. Preservation of Assets for Restitution Act of 2007 - Requires courts to issue protective orders for preservation of assets available to satisfy restitution claims. Provides for prejudgment remedies to protect assets available [...] show full description
Also tagged in: Administration of justice, Authorization, Budgets, Children, Congress, Congressional reporting requirements, Criminal justice, Education, Federal aid to Indians, Federal aid to law enforcement, Governmental investigations, Higher education, Indian courts, Indian law enforcement, Juvenile delinquency, Law, Medical care, Medicine, Mental health services, Mental illness, Minorities, Parole, Police training, Prison alternatives, Prisoners, Probation, Rehabilitation of criminals, School security, State and local government, State courts, Students, Suicide
Latest Action: 10/14/2008 - Signed by President. Bill TextA bill to amend title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide grants for the improved mental health treatment and services provided to offenders with mental illnesses, and for other purposes. 10/14/2008--Public Law. (There are 4 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on September 26, 2008. The summary of that version is repeated here.)Mentally Ill Offender Treatment and Crime Reduction Reauthorization and Improvement Act of 2008 - Amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to extend through 2014 the authorization of appropriations for the adult and juvenile mental health collaboration grant program. Includes within the priorities for awarding grants under such program the identification and treatment of mentally-ill offenders and the expanded use of mental health courts. Authorizes the Attorney General to make grants to states,[...] show full description
Also tagged in: Administration of justice, Authorization, Budgets, Case management, Child health, Children, Congress, Congressional reporting requirements, Corrections, Counseling, Criminal justice, Drug abuse, Drug abuse treatment, Education, Families, Family services, Federal aid to Indians, Federal aid to law enforcement, Governmental investigations, Grants-in-aid, Health policy, Higher education, Homeless, Housing, Indian courts, Indian law enforcement, Juvenile delinquency, Law, Medicaid, Medical care, Medical screening, Medical tests, Medicine, Mental health services, Mental illness, Minorities, Parole, Police training, Prison alternatives, Prisoners, Probation, Rehabilitation of criminals, School security, Social services, State and local government, State courts, Students, Suicide, Welfare, Women, Women's health
Latest Action: 01/24/2008 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Bill TextTo amend title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide grants for the improved mental health treatment and services provided to offenders with mental illnesses, and for other purposes. 1/23/2008--Passed House amended. (There are 2 other summaries) Mentally Ill Offender Treatment and Crime Reduction Reauthorization and Improvement Act of 2008 - (Sec. 3) Amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to increase the authorization of appropriations for the grant program for adult and juvenile collaboration for access to adequate mental health treatment and to extend such funding through FY2014. Directs the Attorney General to give priority to grant applications that promote effective strategies to identify and treat mentally-ill offenders and meet other criteria.(Sec. 4) Authorizes the Attorney General to make grants to states, local governments, Indian tribes and tribal organizations for training programs [...] show full description
Latest Action: 10/12/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. Bill TextTo amend title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 to require, as a precondition to commencing a civil action with respect to a place of public accomodation or a commercial facility, that an opportunity be provided to correct alleged violations. 9/5/2007--Introduced. ADA Notification Act of 2007 - Amends the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 to deny jurisdiction to a court in a civil action for remedies for disability discrimination in public accommodations and certain services provided by private entities unless: (1) the plaintiff notified the defendant in writing of the alleged violations prior to filing the complaint; (2) the notice identified the specific facts that constitute the alleged violation; (3) 90 or more days has elapsed after the date on which the notice was provided; (4) the notice informed the defendant that the civil action could not be commenced for 90 days; and (5) the complaint states that the defendant has not corrected the alleged [...] show full description
Also tagged in: Bail, Budgets, Child sexual abuse, Children, Criminal justice, Detention of persons, Federal aid to law enforcement, Fugitives from justice, Judges, Juries, Kidnapping, Law, Local laws, Magistrates, Obstruction of justice, Protection of officials, Sex crimes, Sex offenders, State and local government, State laws, Violence, Witnesses
Latest Action: 08/10/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. Bill TextTo protect children from sex offenders. 7/24/2007--Introduced. Protecting America's Children Act of 2007 - Prohibits the Attorney General from providing funding under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program to states or local governments that fail to certify that their laws provide adequate protection against the pre-trial release of individuals charged with certain violent or serious sex crimes (e.g., kidnapping and sexual abuse or exploitation of a child) and who pose a serious risk of fleeing, obstructing justice, or threatening, injuring, or intimidating a potential witness, judge, magistrate, or juror.
Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Civil liberties, Criminal justice, Criminal procedure, Depositions, Due process of law, Executive departments, Jurisdiction, Law, Parole, Pleas (Criminal procedure), Probation, Right of privacy, Right to counsel, Sentences (Criminal procedure), Sentencing guidelines, Speedy trial, Subpoena, Trials, U.S. Sentencing Commission, Victims of crimes
Latest Action: 06/29/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8745-8748) Bill TextA bill to amend the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure to provide adequate protection to the rights of crime victims, and for other purposes. 6/29/2007--Introduced. Crime Victims' Rights Rules Act of 2007 - Expresses the sense of Congress with respect to ensuring that the rights and standing of crime victims are accounted for in the federal criminal justice system.Amends the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure to allow for the involvement of crime victims in the various phases of the criminal justice process, including: (1) the initial court appearance of a defendant; (2) the preliminary hearing; (3) the pretrial conference; (4) transfers of trial venues; and (5) revocations or modifications of probation or supervised release. Sets forth requirements for giving notice to crime victims of criminal proceedings and their right to participate in such proceedings.Requires a court to consider the views of crime victims before accepting a plea of guilty or nolo contendere.[...] show full description
Also tagged in: Actions and defenses, Air pollution, Bank records, Collection of accounts, Compensation for victims of crime, Criminal justice, Criminal procedure, Environmental law enforcement, Environmental protection, Evidence (Law), Finance, Fines (Penalties), Injunctions, Law, Legal fees, Marine pollution, Marine resources, Potable water, Searches and seizures, Sentences (Criminal procedure), Solid wastes, Suspects' rights, Warrants (Law), Water pollution, Water resources
Latest Action: 03/23/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3703-3704) Bill TextA bill to amend the Mandatory Victims' Restitution Act to improve restitution for victims of crime, and for other purposes. 3/22/2007--Introduced. Restitution for Victims of Crime Act of 2007 - Collection of Restitution Improvement Act of 2007 - Amends the federal criminal code relating to restitution for victims of crime to: (1) require courts to enter an order for immediate restitution at the sentencing of a convict; (2) allow prosecutors to obtain from the U.S. Probation Office, without a court order, financial information about a convict who owes restitution; (3) require identifying information about convicts to be included in restitution orders of more than $100; and (4) allow crime victims reimbursement of attorney fees incurred in seeking restitution. Preservation of Assets for Restitution Act of 2007 - Requires courts to issue protective orders for preservation of assets available to satisfy restitution claims. Provides for prejudgment remedies to protect assets [...] show full description
Also tagged in: Appellate courts, Bankruptcy courts, Civil procedure, Claims, Courts of special jurisdiction, Criminal procedure, District courts, Finance, Judges, Law, Magistrates
Latest Action: 04/20/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property. Bill TextTo amend title 28, United States Code, to provide for reassignment of certain Federal cases upon request of a party. 3/9/2007--Introduced. Peremptory Challenge Act of 2007 - Amends the federal judicial code to require: (1) reassignment to another appropriate judicial officer of any civil or criminal case to be tried in a federal district court, the United States Court of Federal Claims, or a bankruptcy court if all parties on one side file a reassignment request within 20 days (with certain exceptions) after initial assignment of a judicial officer; and (2) the chief judge of the court of appeals for the circuit in which the case is to be tried, or another judge designated by the chief judge, to determine any question arising as to which parties should be grouped together as a side for such purpose.
Also tagged in: Actions and defenses, Budgets, Business, Cemeteries and funerals, Children, Collection of accounts, Compensation for victims of crime, Court records, Criminal justice, Criminal procedure, Damages, Day care, District courts, Evidence (Law), Finance, Financial statements, Forfeiture, Fraud, Government information, Government paperwork, Government trust funds, Jurisdiction, Law, Legal fees, Liability (Law), Liens, Losses, Medical care, Medical fees, Medicine, Parties to actions, Probation, Profit, Searches and seizures, Sentences (Criminal procedure), Surety and fidelity, Transportation, Travel costs, Victims of crimes, Warrants (Law)
Latest Action: 02/06/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. Bill TextTo improve and consolidate the law relating to restitution in criminal cases. 2/6/2007--Introduced. Criminal Restitution Improvement Act of 2007 - Amends the federal criminal code to: (1) make restitution mandatory for federal crimes resulting in pecuniary loss to identifiable victims, including loss proximately resulting from such crimes; (2) expand the extent of such restitution to include the victim's costs related to the investigation or prosecution of the underlying crime; (3) permit disclosure to crime victims of portions of pre-sentence reports relating to restitution; (4) require courts to enter orders requiring immediate payment of full restitution; (5) prohibit termination of supervised release or probation for convicts with unsatisfied orders of restitution; (6) expand forfeiture provisions to require the forfeiture of any profits made possible by a criminal offense; (7) require courts to enter protective orders to preserve assets available for restitution; and [...] show full description
Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Airports, Capital punishment, Civil liberties, Civil rights, Civil rights enforcement, Conspiracy, Correctional personnel, Criminal justice, Criminal procedure, Department of Justice, Disabled, Drug abuse, Drug traffic, Evidence (Law), Executive departments, Federal employees, Firearms, Government employees, Habeas corpus, Homicide, Informers, Juries, Kidnapping, Law, Life imprisonment, Medical care, Medical tests, Medicine, Mentally disabled, Obstruction of justice, Public defenders, Recidivists, Religion, Religious liberty, Right of privacy, Right to counsel, Sentences (Criminal procedure), State and local government, State employees, Terrorism, Terrorists, Transportation, Victims of crimes, Violence, Witnesses
Latest Action: 02/06/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. Bill TextTo modify the law with respect to the death penalty, and for other purposes. 2/6/2007--Introduced. Death Penalty Reform Act of 2007 - Amends the federal criminal code to modify substantive law and procedures relating to the death penalty. Adds certain crimes that result in death, including obstruction of justice, as aggravating factors in death penalty deliberations.Defines "mentally retarded" for death penalty purposes. Requires a defendant to give notice to the government of any mitigating factors, including mental retardation, which the defendant intends to present in a death penalty proceeding. Grants the government the right to an independent mental health examination of a defendant claiming mental retardation. Grants the Attorney General regulatory authority over the implementation of the death penalty. Repeals the prohibition against executing a person who is mentally retarded. Grants the government an unlimited right to rehearings of [...] show full description
Also tagged in: Agriculture, Congressional reporting requirements, Continuing education, District courts, Education, Governmental investigations, Higher education, Intellectual property, Judges, Judicial officers, Law, Legal education, Patents, Plant breeding, Seeds
Latest Action: 02/13/2007 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Bill TextTo establish a pilot program in certain United States district courts to encourage enhancement of expertise in patent cases among district judges. 2/12/2007--Passed House without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Establishes a pilot program in certain U.S. district courts under which: (1) those district judges who request to hear cases involving patent or plant variety protection issues are designated by the chief judge to hear them; (2) such cases are randomly assigned to the district court judges, regardless of whether they are designated; (3) a judge not designated to whom such a case is assigned may decline to accept the case; and (4) a case so declined is randomly reassigned to one of those judges so designated.
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