A bill to amend section 3500 of title 18, United States Code, to provide more useful discovery rights for defendants in criminal cases.
Jencks Act Amendments Act of 1985 - Amends the Federal Criminal Code to permit the Government to make available the last name and known address of witnesses, and statements or reports of such witnesses, to defendants in criminal cases. Authorizes the court to deny, restrict, or defer such disclosure if it would constitute a danger to another person, or threat to the integrity of the judicial process.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.
Referred to Subcommittee on Criminal Justice.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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