Search Results: keywords:"judicial process"

  • H. R. 7115 — To permit individuals 70 years of age or older to opt out of jury service in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:257

    H. R. 7115 allows individuals who are 70 years of age or older to opt out of jury service in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. This change is made by amending the existing law in the District of Columbia Official Code to give seniors the choice to be excused...

    Simple Explanation

    If someone is 70 years old or older and gets asked to be on a jury (a group that helps make a decision in a court case) in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, they can choose not to do it if they don't want to. This new rule changes the law to let older people decide if they want to skip being on a jury.

  • S. RES. 854 — To authorize testimony and representation in United States v. Kelley.
    Status:Agreed to Senate
    Words:167

    S. RES. 854 is a resolution that permits Daniel Schwager, a former employee of the Office of the Secretary of the Senate, to give testimony in the legal case United States v. Kelley. The resolution follows the Ethics in Government Act, allowing the Senate to...

    Simple Explanation

    In a pretend playtime world, Daniel used to work for a group that helps keep secrets safe. There's a big game going on called United States v. Kelley, and now Daniel is allowed to talk about some of those secrets to help figure out the right and wrongs in the game, but he needs a special helper to make sure everything stays fair.