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HR 5188 109th Congress House Crime and Law Enforcement Collection of accounts Divorce Families Fines (Penalties) Law Separation (Law) Support of dependents

Jane's Law

Introduced: April 25, 2006 See on congress.gov
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Apr 25, 2006
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Apr 25, 2006
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Jane's Law - Amends the federal criminal code to impose a fine and/or a prison term of up to two years on any person who travels in interstate or foreign commerce to evade compliance with a court-ordered property distribution in a divorce proceeding involving more than $5,000. Requires payment of restitution equal to the total unpaid property distribution from any person convicted of evading payment.

What's happening now April 25, 2006

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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