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REFORM OF THE GRAND JURY SYSTEM - HEARING BEFORE THE SENATE SUBCOMMITTEE ON CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS, SEPTEMBER 28, 1976

NCJ Number
41466
Author(s)
ANON
Date Published
1976
Length
309 pages
Annotation
TESTIMONY AND OTHER MATERIALS CONCERNING LEGISLATION DEALING WITH THE GRAND JURY SYSTEM IN THE FEDERAL COURTS, FOCUSING ON REFORMS INCREASING THE PROCEDURAL RIGHTS OF WITNESSES AND DEFENDANTS.
Abstract
WITNESSES INCLUDED PROMINENT DISTRICT ATTORNEYS, LAW PROFESSORS, AND JUDGES. APPENDED MATERIALS INCLUDE LEGAL ARTICLES AND CRITIQUES ON THE SUBJECT OF GRAND JURY PROCEEDINGS AND ABUSE AS WELL AS MEMORANDA FROM VARIOUS JURISTS AND GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS. THE TEXTS OF SEVERAL PROPOSED REFORM BILLS ARE PROVIDED....MSP