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.

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Bill Number

HR 2843

Introduced

Sep 5, 2001

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.

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Topics

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Civil rights enforcement Constitutional law Crime and Law Enforcement Criminal procedure Law

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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.

Actions

Sep 10, 2001

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
Sep 5, 2001

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sep 5, 2001

Introduced in House

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