42 USC 2000a-4 – Community Relations Service; investigations and hearings; executive session; release of testimony; duty to bring about voluntary settlements
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The Service is authorized to make a full investigation of any complaint referred to it by the court under section 2000a-3(d) of this title and may hold such hearings with respect thereto as may be necessary. The Service shall conduct any hearings with respect to any such complaint in executive session, and shall not release any testimony given therein except by agreement of all parties involved in the complaint with the permission of the court, and the Service shall endeavor to bring about a voluntary settlement between the parties.
Terms Used In 42 USC 2000a-4
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Executive session: A portion of the Senate's daily session in which it considers executive business.
- Settlement: Parties to a lawsuit resolve their difference without having a trial. Settlements often involve the payment of compensation by one party in satisfaction of the other party's claims.
- Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.