2000 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 1080

File Code: Criminal Law - Procedure
Sponsored By:
Delegate Rosenberg
Entitled:
Criminal Procedure - Newly Discovered Evidence

Synopsis:

Requiring the court to hear all motions for a new trial of a felony crime based upon newly discovered evidence that would prove that the defendant is innocent of the crime for which the defendant was convicted regardless of the date that the motion is filed.

History by Legislative Date

House Action
2/11
First Reading Judiciary
2/16
Hearing 3/8 at 1:00 p.m.
3/7
Hearing cancelled
3/13
Withdrawn
Senate Action
No Action
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
COURTS -see also- CIRCUIT; APPEALS; DISTRICT; ORPHANS'; etc.
CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS -see also- PENALTIES; SENTENCES; etc.
EVIDENCE
TRIALS
Bill affects the following Statute:
Article - 27 Crimes and Punishments
( 594 )

Documents:

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