Title 42, The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-102
§2000a–4 Community Relations Service; Investigations and Hearings; Executive Session; Release of Testimony; Duty to Bring About Voluntary Settlements
Title 42 › CHAPTER 21 — CIVIL RIGHTS › SUBCHAPTER II — PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS › § 2000a–4
Summary
The Service can investigate complaints a court sends and hold any hearings needed. Those hearings must be private, and testimony can only be shared if everyone involved agrees and the court allows it. The Service must try to help the parties reach a voluntary settlement.
Full Legal Text
Title 42, §2000a–4
The Public Health and Welfare, Source: USLM XML via OLRC
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.
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Citation
42 U.S.C. § 2000a–4
Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102