HR 583 112th Congress House Crime and Law Enforcement Crimes against property Criminal procedure and sentencing Separation, divorce, custody, support

Jane's Law

Introduced: June 15, 2011 Introduced by: Cohen, Steve Democratic · Tennessee See on congress.gov

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Feb 14, 2011

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Feb 9, 2011

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Feb 9, 2011

Introduced in House

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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 February 14, 2011

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

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