A bill to ensure the effective administration of criminal justice.
Effective Administration of Criminal Justice Act of 2012 - Amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to require grant applicants under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program to include in grant applications a comprehensive statewide plan for the improvement of the administration of the criminal justice system. Makes it unlawful for government entities or their agents to engage in a pattern or practice of conduct that deprives indigent defendants of their constitutional rights to assistance of counsel in criminal proceedings.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 435.
Introduced in Senate
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4421-4422)
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4422)
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