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Financial aid for indigent defendants and expanded magistrate judge powers.

This Act aims to support low-income individuals involved in criminal proceedings by ensuring they receive funds for transportation, lodging, and food necessary to attend court appearances and return home. Additionally, it expands the authority of magistrate judges, allowing them to rule on all post-judgment motions in cases they presided over, streamlining the judicial process for minor offenses.
Key points
Financial support for defendants: Indigent criminal defendants will receive money for round-trip transportation, lodging, and food to attend all required court appearances.
Expanded magistrate judge authority: Magistrate judges can now rule on all post-judgment motions (including habeas corpus and motions to vacate a sentence) in misdemeanor and petty offense cases where they exercised trial jurisdiction.
Streamlined judicial process: The requirement for magistrate judges to obtain approval from a district court judge for certain rulings is removed, speeding up case resolution.
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Print number: 118_S_4837
Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
Process start date: 2024-07-30
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Criminal Judicial Administration Act of 2024

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_4837.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-07-30.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Financial support for defendants: Indigent criminal defendants will receive money for round-trip transportation, lodging, and food to attend all required court appearances.
  • Expanded magistrate judge authority: Magistrate judges can now rule on all post-judgment motions (including habeas corpus and motions to vacate a sentence) in misdemeanor and petty offense cases where they exercised trial jurisdiction.
  • Streamlined judicial process: The requirement for magistrate judges to obtain approval from a district court judge for certain rulings is removed, speeding up case resolution.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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