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HOUSE BILL 1262

File Code: Criminal Law - Procedure

Sponsored By:
Delegates Sophocleus, G. Clagett, and McComas

Entitled:
Criminal Procedure - Incompetency and Criminal Responsibility - Dismissal of Charges

Synopsis:

Amending the basis for which the State can petition a specified court to extend time for specified charges to remain against a defendant found incompetent to stand trial; repealing the requirement that the court dismiss a charge against a defendant found incompetent to stand trial under specified circumstances; authorizing the court to dismiss a charge against a defendant found incompetent to stand trial under specified circumstances; etc.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

Legislative date is used to record history occurring in the Chambers otherwise Calendar date is used. Explain Legislative Date and Calendar Date
House Action
2/18
First Reading Judiciary
Hearing 3/16 at 1:00 p.m.
3/22
Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Senate Action
No Action

Sponsored by:

Delegate Theodore Sophocleus, District 32
Delegate Galen R. Clagett, District 3A
Delegate Susan K. McComas, District 35B

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Courts -see also- Circuit; Appeals; District; Orphans`; etc.
Crimes and Punishments -see also- Penalties and Sentnc; etc.
Mental Health
Trials

Bill affects the following Statute:

Criminal Procedure
( 3-107 )

Documents

All documents except Roll Call Votes are displayed in PDF format:
Bill Text: First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal and Policy Note: Available

Amendments: None offered

Committee Votes Explain Committee Votes:
House
Judiciary


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