S. 1236 · 99th Congress · enacted
Criminal Law and Procedure Technical Amendments Act of 1986
Became Public Law No: 99-646.
Latest official action 1986-11-10 · Enacted
The bill, briefly
Amends the Federal criminal code to make minor or technical changes to the Comprehensive Crime Control Act of 1984. Modifies the kinds of offenses for which pretrial detention on grounds of dangerousness is authorized to include serious explosive and firearms violations. Provides that a pretrial detention hearing shall be held upon motion of the government if the defendant has been convicted of two or more offenses. Grants the court discretion to reopen the detention hearing at any time before trial. Reenacts provisions of the Criminal Fine Enforcement Act. Repeals the authority to impose a sentence pursuant to the Federal Youth Corrections Act (which was repealed pursuant to the Comprehensive Crime Control Act of 1984). Modifies the terms of office, compensation, and duties for members of the United States Sentencing Commission. Requires the U.S. Marshal to return the defendant to the court for final sentencing only if the defendant is in custody. Provides for a presentence examination and a report by a psychiatric or psychological examiner as the basis for the hospitalization of a convicted person suffering from mental disease or defect. Provides that in the absence of an applicable sentencing guideline, the court shall impose an appropriate sentence, having due regard for its relationship to sentences prescribed by guidelines. Directs the court to include a statement of the…
Congressional Research Service · 1985-06-04
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