S 3850
Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act
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US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 7:43 AM
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Bill overview
The Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act aims to protect attorney-client communications between incarcerated individuals and their legal representatives. It prohibits the monitoring of privileged electronic communications and establishes a system for secure communication, ensuring that attorney-client privilege is maintained. The bill mandates the Attorney General to develop and implement a program to safeguard these communications while allowing limited access for law enforcement purposes under strict warrant requirements and with safeguards to prevent conflicts of interest.
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