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Official proceeding means a proceeding heard before a legislative, judicial, administrative, or other governmental agency or official authorized to hear evidence under oath, including a referee, prosecuting attorney, hearing examiner, commissioner, notary, or other person taking testimony or deposition in that proceeding.
official proceeding. (1) the term “official proceeding” means— (A) a proceeding before a judge or court of the United States, a United States magistrate judge, a bankruptcy judge, a judge of the United States Tax Court, a special trial judge of the Tax Court, a judge of the United States Court of Federal Claims, or a Federal grand jury ...
The term "official proceeding" is defined in 18 U.S.C. § 1515 (a) (1) to include proceedings before federal judges, Congress, federal government agencies, and regulators of insurance businesses. Early history. Enactment.
Congress limits the coverage of § 1512 to official proceedings. 18 U.S.C. § 1515(a)(1) defines "official proceeding" as: a proceeding before a judge or court of the United States, a United States magistrate, a bankruptcy judge, a judge of the United States Tax Court, a special trial judge of the Tax Court, a judge of the United States Claims ...
Aug 14, 2013 · As used in the statute, the definition of the phrase “official proceeding” depends heavily on the meaning of the word “proceeding.” That word is used—somewhat circularly—in each of the definitions for an “official proceeding” and is key to the phrase's meaning.
A process or sequence of actions taken to enforce, regulate or execute laws, rights, or remedies. Any event, trial, hearing, or application that happens in a court. A formal investigation or hearing led by a body that manages or controls a particular activity. The process of investigating or prosecuting a criminal act.
