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US HR5546

Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act


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Introduced
01/07/2020
In Committee
02/12/2020
Crossed Over
09/22/2020
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act This bill prohibits the Department of Justice from monitoring the contents of a privileged electronic communication between an incarcerated person and his or her legal representative.

AI Summary

This bill, the Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act, prohibits the Department of Justice from monitoring the contents of privileged electronic communications between an incarcerated person and their legal representative. It requires the Attorney General to create or modify a program or system to exclude such privileged communications from monitoring, and allows for the retention of communication contents until the person's release from prison. The bill also establishes procedures for accessing any retained contents, including requiring a warrant and review by a U.S. Attorney to ensure privileged information is not accessed. The key terms defined include "privileged electronic communication," "monitoring," and "incarcerated person."

Committee Categories

Justice, Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (25)

Last Action

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (on 09/22/2020)

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