To amend title 18, United States Code, to extend the application of Federal prohibitions relating to harassment and intimidation victims and witnesses of crimes to victims and witnesses of crimes in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.
Victim and Witness Protection Act Amendments of 1992 - Amends the Federal criminal code to apply Federal prohibitions against tampering with, or retaliating against, a witness, victim, or informant (harassment) to victims of such harassment in the District of Columbia (DC). Authorizes the Superior Court of DC to issue protective orders against such harassment under specified circumstances.
Amends the Victim and Witness Protection Act of 1982 to provide for consultation by the attorney for the Government to obtain the views of the victim or family about the disposition of any Federal (as under current law) or DC criminal case brought as a result of a serious crime. States that: (1) nothing in such Act shall be construed as creating a cause of action against the United States (as under current law) or DC; and (2) the guidelines implemented by the Attorney General under such Act shall apply to law enforcement agencies, attorneys, and prosecutors for DC, including the DC Corporation Counsel.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Intellectual Property and Judicial Administration.
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