House Bill 4332
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Grand Jury Reform Act of 2017
Introduced
Introduced in House on Nov 9, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
4332
Congress
115
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.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Grand Jury Reform Act of 2017
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.
November 9, 2017
12/13/2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
11/09/2017
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
11/09/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:38:03 PM