Amends the Federal criminal code to require that the amount of bail set for any person charged with narcotics offenses punishable by ten or more years of imprisonment be at least equal to the street value of the drugs seized.
National and International Drug Operations and Policy Act of 1983 - Establishes a Cabinet-level Office of Director of National and International Drug Operations and Policy to plan and coordinate drug enforcement efforts of the Federal Government. Requires the Director to report to Congress on United States policy with respect to illegal drugs.
Authorizes appropriations for FY 1984 through 1988.
Federal Diversion Act of 1983 - Authorizes the preparation of a diversion program for eligible individuals charged with non-violent Federal offenses. Includes in such program, among other activities: medical, educational, vocational, social, and psychological services; corrective and preventive guidance; counseling; restitution to the victim of the offense; and uncompensated community service. Includes among the criteria for eligibility that the person has not exhibited a continuing pattern of criminal behavior.
Sets forth the admissions procedure to such program. Requires a person admitted to the program to waive formally all applicable statutes of limitations and his or her right to a speedy trial.
Provides that upon the expiration of the diversion period the Government shall dismiss with prejudice the indictment, information, or complaint. Authorizes the Government to resume prosecution upon finding that the person is not fulfilling his or her obligations under the plan or that new facts demonstrate that the individual is unsuitable for the program. Allows the person charged to contest such a determination.
States that the district planning panel established by current law, with other individuals as the group may appoint, shall constitute a diversion advisory committee to plan for implementation and review of the diversion program. Directs the Attorney General to conduct research and report to the President, Congress, and the Judicial Conference of the United States with respect to the diversion program.
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Committee on Judiciary. Jointly referred to the Subcommittee on Criminal Law.
Committee on Judiciary. Jointly referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Committee on Judiciary requested executive comment from Office of the U.S. Attorney General.
Committee on Judiciary received executive comment from Office of the U.S. Attorney General.
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