HR 6747
District of Columbia Courts Improvement Act of 2022
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Bill overview
The District of Columbia Courts Improvement Act of 2022 aims to modernize the operations of the District of Columbia courts. It addresses several key areas, including revising juror service procedures to allow for older individuals to opt out, adjusting compensation rates for criminal justice investigators and attorneys representing indigent defendants to align with federal standards, and streamlining administrative processes. The bill also increases the Small Claims Branch’s maximum claim limit and clarifies the authority of the Executive Officer of the Courts regarding certain personnel and court functions.
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Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] Norton
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