2000 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 704

File Code: Public Safety Crossfiled with: SENATE BILL 297
Sponsored By:
Delegate Marriott
Entitled:
State Prosecutor - Investigations - Homicide by Law Enforcement Officer

Synopsis:

Expanding the authority of the State Prosecutor to investigate a homicide occurring on or after January 1, 1993, that allegedly was caused by a law enforcement officer of the State or of a political subdivision of the State, if a State's Attorney does not take specified action.

History by Legislative Date

House Action
2/10
First Reading Judiciary
2/16
Hearing 3/2 at 1:00 p.m.
3/20
Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Senate Action
No Action
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
HOMICIDE -see also- MANSLAUGHTER; MURDER
INVESTIGATIONS AND INQUIRIES -see also- CRIM BCKGRND INVEST.
LAW ENFORCEMENT -see also- STATE POLICE, DEPARTMENT OF
STATE PROSECUTOR
Bill affects the following Statute:
State Government
( 9-1203 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)
Amendments: None offered