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Legislation


1998 Regular Session

SENATE BILL 394

File Code: Criminal Law - Procedure
Sponsored By:
Senator McFadden
Entitled:
Inmates - In Banc Review of Sentences

Synopsis:

Allowing individuals who have served at least 20 continuous years of imprisonment, under certain circumstances, to seek in banc review of a judgment or determination on any point or question relating to a conviction or sentence; and requiring the Court of Appeals to adopt rules to implement the Act.

History by Legislative Date

Senate Action
2/6
First Reading Judicial Proceedings
2/11
Hearing 3/3 at 1:00 p.m.
3/16
Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
House Action
No Action
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
COURT OF APPEALS
CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS -see also- PENALTIES; SENTENCES
JUDICIAL REVIEW
PRISONERS
RULES AND REGULATIONS
SENTENCES -see also- DEATH PENALTY
Bill affects the following Statute:
Article - 27 Crimes and Punishments
( 645JH )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered
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