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District of Columbia District Attorney Establishment Act of 2007

Introduced: March 1, 2007 Introduced by: Norton, Eleanor Holmes Democratic · District of Columbia See on congress.gov
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 24, 2008
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Mar 27, 2007
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.
Mar 1, 2007
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Mar 1, 2007
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E439)
Mar 1, 2007
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

District of Columbia District Attorney Establishment Act of 2007 - Amends the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to establish the Office of the District Attorney for the District of Columbia (DA).

Specifies the qualifications for the DA, including residence and domicile in the District. Prohibits the DA from engaging directly or indirectly in private practice.

Requires the DA to be elected to a four-year term on a partisan basis. Requires the Mayor to appoint the first DA, to serve until succeeded by an elected one.

States that nothing in this Act shall affect the authority of the Attorney General or the U.S. Attorney for the District to exercise jurisdiction concerning violations of federal laws.

What's happening now April 24, 2008

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

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