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Shock Incarceration Act of 1990

Introduced: October 11, 1989 Introduced by: Schumer, Charles E. Democratic · New York See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 8 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 14, 1990
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 333.
Jun 14, 1990
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 101-541.
May 1, 1990
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 1, 1990
Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
Mar 28, 1990
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Oct 11, 1989
For Previous Action See H.R.2985.
Oct 11, 1989
Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.
Oct 11, 1989
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Shock Incarceration Act of 1990 - Amends the Federal criminal code to authorize the Bureau of Prisons to place in a shock incarceration program any person who is sentenced to a term of imprisonment of 12 to 30 months, if such person consents.

Requires an inmate in such program, for up to six months of initial imprisonment, to: (1) adhere to a highly regimented schedule that provides the strict discipline, physical training, hard labor, drill, and ceremony characteristic of military basic training; and (2) participate in appropriate job training and educational (including literacy) programs and drug, alcohol, and other counseling programs.

Specifies that an inmate who has successfully completed the required period of shock incarceration shall remain in the custody of the Bureau for such period (not to exceed the remainder of the prison term otherwise required) and under such conditions as the Bureau deems appropriate.

Authorizes appropriations.

Authorizes the Attorney General to make available to the States and local governments the services of U.S. prisoners for public works projects.

What's happening now June 14, 1990

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 333.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 2985 Procedurally related Sentencing Option Act of 1989
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