Amends the Federal criminal code to entitle a witness to be accompanied by counsel during an appearance before a Federal grand jury.
Permits counsel to advise such witness but not address the grand jury or otherwise participate in the proceeding. Authorizes the court to remove such counsel.
Requires a subpoena to appear before a grand jury to be issued at least five days before the intended date of testimony.
Requires each witness to be given notice of: (1) the right to counsel and the privilege against self- incrimination; (2) the subject matter of the grand jury investigation; (3) whether he is the subject of the investigation; and (4) other matters that the court deems appropriate.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.
Referred to Subcommittee on Criminal Justice.
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