Corporate Prosecution Reform Act

Increased Accountability for Serious Crimes: Courts may not approve deferred prosecution agreements for offenses that result in loss of life or serious bodily injury (Section 3, subsection b, clause ii, I).

Enhanced Victim Rights: The bill requires that victims be afforded specific rights, including the right to confer with the government attorney and the right to be heard by the court before an agreement is approved (Section 3, subsection b, clause iii).

Prevention of Repeat Offenders: The bill aims to ensure that agreements help prevent corporate recidivism and deter future corporate offenses (Section 3, subsection b, clause iii, II; and Section 4, subsection a, clause b, 4).

Greater Transparency for the Public: The Attorney General must publish the text of agreements, the identity of the defendant, and the terms/penalties on the Department of Justice website (Section 4, subsection a, clause 1).

Dedicated Oversight: The establishment of a separate Office of Corporate Enforcement provides a dedicated entity to monitor the implementation of and compliance with agreements (Section 4, subsection a, clause 3).

Restrictions on Certain Agreements: The bill prohibits the government from entering into certain non-prosecution agreements that are not approved by a district court in exchange for money (Section 4, subsection a, clause 3785).

Limited Options for Specific Offenses: Courts are prohibited from approving deferred prosecution agreements for offenses involving treason, espionage, terrorism, money laundering, slavery, forced labor, or human trafficking (Section 3, subsection b, clause ii, II).

Stricter Limits for Repeat Offenders: Courts may not approve an agreement if the defendant has previously been convicted of a similar corporate offense or entered into similar prior agreements (Section 3, subsection b, clause ii, III).