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District of Columbia District Attorney Establishment Act of 2011

Introduced: February 10, 2011 Introduced by: Norton, Eleanor Holmes Democratic · District of Columbia See on congress.gov
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Feb 10, 2011
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Feb 10, 2011
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E193)
Feb 10, 2011
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

District of Columbia District Attorney Establishment Act of 2011 - 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 February 10, 2011

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

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