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H.R.7941: District of Columbia Courts Improvement Act of 2020
About This Bill
- Introduced Aug. 4, 2020
- Latest Major Action Aug. 4, 2020
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- Introduced in House - Aug. 4, 2020
Bill Summary
District of Columbia Courts Improvement Act of 2020 This bill revises provisions related to jurors, magistrates, and other judicial officers, and otherwise makes changes to provisions related to the District of Columbia courts. The bill expands authority for magistrate judges of the District's courts to perform certain judicial functions, including to issue arrest and search warrants, and punish an individual for contempt. The bill (1)...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Aug. 4, 2020 |
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
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| Aug. 4, 2020 |
Introduced in the House by Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C.) |