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The '''Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure''' (FRCP) are a comprehensive set of rules that govern the procedural aspects of criminal trials in the federal courts of the United States. These rules are designed to ensure the fair and efficient administration of justice in federal criminal cases. They cover a wide range of topics, including the initiation of criminal proceedings, pretrial procedures, trial procedures, and post-trial procedures. The FRCP were first adopted in 1944 and have been amended numerous times to address evolving legal standards and practices. | The '''Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure''' (FRCP) are a comprehensive set of rules that govern the procedural aspects of criminal trials in the federal courts of the United States. These rules are designed to ensure the fair and efficient administration of justice in federal criminal cases. They cover a wide range of topics, including the initiation of criminal proceedings, pretrial procedures, trial procedures, and post-trial procedures. The FRCP were first adopted in 1944 and have been amended numerous times to address evolving legal standards and practices. | ||
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== Historical Background == | == Historical Background == | ||