Closed Criminal Plea and Sentencing Proceedings by U.S. Attorneys

GGD-83-56 Published: Apr 21, 1983. Publicly Released: May 16, 1983.

Highlights

In response to a congressional request, GAO examined the Department of Justice's practice of conducting criminal plea and sentencing proceedings in closed district court sessions.

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