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S. 2863 · 97th Congress · 1981–1982

A bill to amend title 28 to provide protection to all jurors in Federal cases to clarify the compensation of attorneys for jurors in protecting their employment rights, and authorizing the service of jury summonses by ordinary mail.

S. 2863 in the 97th Congress (1981–1982) became law — introduced on Aug 19, 1982, sponsored by Chuck Grassley.

During the 97th Congress (1981–1982), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Status
Became law
Introduced
Aug 19, 1982
Policy area
Law and crime
Public law
Public Law 97-463

Sponsor

Chuck Grassley (R-IA)

Where it stands

  • IntroducedAug 19, 1982
  • Passed the SenateYes
  • Passed the HouseYes
  • Sent to the PresidentYes
  • Became lawJan 12, 1983

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From the Congressional Bills Project (Adler and Wilkerson), covering 1947–2002.

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