Judicial Improvement and Integrity Act of 2001
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Aug 2, 2001)
Modifies various code prohibitions to permit imposition of both a fine and imprisonment, instead of just one or the other, including for contempt and for destruction of letter boxes or mail.
Directs that any counts of an indictment or information that are dismissed pursuant to a plea agreement be reinstated by the District Court if: (1) such counts were originally filed within the applicable limitations period; (2) the counts were dismissed pursuant to a plea agreement approved by the District Court under which the defendant pled guilty to other charges; (3) the guilty plea was subsequently vacated on the motion of the defendant; and (4) the United States moves to reinstate the dismissed counts within 60 days of the date on which the order vacating the plea becomes final.
What just happenedAug 2, 2001
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
- Aug 2, 2001IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Aug 2, 2001IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR 8/3/2001 S8724-8726)
- Aug 2, 2001IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate