Procedure for removal of criminal cases

(a) In general Section 1455(b) of title 28, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (3)— (A) by striking shall not and inserting shall; and (B) by striking except that a judgment of conviction shall not be entered unless the prosecution is first remanded and inserting and no judgment of conviction shall be entered unless the prosecution is remanded; (2) in paragraph (4), by striking promptly. If and inserting promptly and where a prima facie showing demonstrating the basis for removal is made, the matter shall be removed. Only if; and (3) in paragraph (5)— (A) by inserting summary dismissal or the after does not order the; (B) by striking an evidentiary hearing and inserting a hearing; (C) by inserting including dismissal under section 1456 after require; and (D) by inserting or dismissal ordered after permitted. (b) Application The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to criminal prosecutions pending on the date of enactment of this Act or commenced on or after such date.