2009 Regular Session

SENATE BILL 618

File Code: Criminal Law - Procedure Crossfiled with: HOUSE BILL 1189
Sponsored By:
Senators Stone and Frosh
Entitled:
Criminal Procedure - Violation of Crime Victim Rights - Sentencing

Synopsis:

Requiring a trial or juvenile court, on the allegation by a crime victim or the victim's representative that a right of the victim or victim's representative was violated, to hold a hearing to determine if the right was violated; requiring the court, if a specified finding is made, to allow the victim or the victim's representative to address the court or submit an impact statement or recommendation; requiring the court to consider specified information presented; etc.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

Legislative date is used to record history occurring in the Chambers otherwise Calendar date is used.
Senate Action
2/6
First Reading Judicial Proceedings
2/11
Hearing 2/18 at 12:30 p.m.
House Action
No Action

Sponsored by:

Senator Norman R. Stone, Jr., District 6
Senator Brian E. Frosh, District 16

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Courts -see also- Circuit; Appeals; District; Orphans`; etc.
Crimes and Punishments -see also- Penalties; Sentences; etc.
Hearings
Sentences -see also- Death Penalty
Victims -see also- Criminal Injuries Compensation

Bill affects the following Statute:

Criminal Procedure
( 11-403 )

Documents:

Bill Text (Displayed in PDF Format): First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal and Policy Note (Displayed in PDF Format): Available
Amendments: None offered