Proposed Amendments to Federal Rules of Evidence on Public-Authority Defenses and Victims’ Deposition Rights

Proposed Amendments to Federal Rules of Evidence on Public-Authority Defenses and Victims’ Deposition Rights The document discusses suggested procedural changes to Rules 12.3 and 15 of the Federal Rules of Evidence. It mentions no specific individuals, agencies, financial flows, or misconduct, and offers no actionable investigative leads beyond academic commentary on rulemaking. Key insights: Proposes parallel amendment to Rule 12.3 mirroring Rule 12.1 for public-authority defenses.; Specifies disclosure timelines for government and defense witnesses.; Suggests amendment to Rule 15 to allow victims to attend public depositions.