Grand Jury Reform Act of 2020

House Bill 5779 - Grand Jury Reform Act of 2020: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2022-02-08T23:16:26Z

Explore the details of House Bill 5779 Grand Jury Reform Act of 2020 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Crime and Law Enforcement. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/8/2022, 11:16 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 5779

Grand Jury Reform Act of 2020

This bill conditions a state or local government's receipt of funds under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program on the state's compliance with certain requirements following an incident involving the use of deadly force by a local law enforcement officer that results in a person's death.

Specifically, the governor must appoint a special prosecutor to present evidence before a judge to determine whether probable cause exists to criminally charge the law enforcement officer. The hearing must be open to the public.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5779

Bill HR 5779 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 6, 2020. Bill HR 5779 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on February 6, 2020. Bill HR 5779's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of February 6, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5779

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5779

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Potential Impact Areas

- Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation

- Criminal procedure and sentencing

- Evidence and witnesses

- Law enforcement administration and funding

- Law enforcement officers

- Violent crime

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5779

Grand Jury Reform Act of 2020

To provide that in the case of a law enforcement officer who uses deadly force against a person, and thereby causes the death of that person, a hearing shall be conducted before a judge to determine whether there is probable cause for the State to bring criminal charges against the law enforcement officer relating to the death of the person, and for other purposes.

Grand Jury Reform Act of 2020