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117th Congress · House

Prohibiting Punishment of Acquitted Conduct Act of 2021

Subjects: Criminal procedure and sentencing · State and local courts · Crime and Law Enforcement

In plain language

  • House bill in the 117th Congress.
  • Limits the consideration of acquitted conduct (e.g., conduct underlying criminal charges for which an individual was found not.
  • House passed it on Mar 29, 2022 (substantive).
Official summary (Congressional Research Service)

Prohibiting Punishment of Acquitted Conduct Act of 2021 This bill limits the consideration of acquitted conduct (e.g., conduct underlying criminal charges for which an individual was found not guilty) by a federal court at sentencing.

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