H.R.2843: To amend the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure to allow motions for a new trial at any time where the error alleged is a violation of constitutional rights.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about law
  • Introduced Sept. 5, 2001
  • Latest Major Action Sept. 10, 2001

Bill Summary

Amends rule 33 of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure to allow a motion for a new trial based on a violation of constitutional rights to be made at any time.

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
Sept. 5, 2001

Introduced in the House by Joe Scarborough (R-Fla.)

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