House Bill 5779
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Grand Jury Reform Act of 2020
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 6, 2020
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Bill Number
5779
Congress
116
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime and Law Enforcement
Primary focus of measure is criminal offenses, investigation and prosecution, procedure and sentencing; corrections and imprisonment; juvenile crime; law enforcement administration. Measures concerning terrorism may fall under Emergency Management or International Affairs policy areas.
Hank Johnson
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Summary
Grand Jury Reform Act of 2020
This bill conditions a state or local government's receipt of funds under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program on the state's compliance with certain requirements following an incident involving the use of deadly force by a local law enforcement officer that results in a person's death.
Specifically, the governor must appoint a special prosecutor to present evidence before a judge to determine whether probable cause exists to criminally charge the law enforcement officer. The hearing must be open to the public.
February 6, 2020
02/06/2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
02/06/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Feb 8, 2022 11:16:26 PM