1996 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 515

File Code: Criminal Law - Procedure Crossfiled with: SENATE BILL 439
Sponsored By:
Delegate Genn
Entitled:
State Prosecutor - Witness Immunity - Compulsory Testimony

Synopsis:

Altering a definition to include the State Prosecutor for purposes of allowing the State Prosecutor to move to compel a witness who refuses to testify on the grounds of self-incrimination to testify provided that the testimony and information obtained from the testimony may not be used against the witness; and generally relating to witness immunity and compelled testimony.

Legislative History

House Action
1/31
First Reading Judiciary
2/7
Hearing 2/29 at 1:00 p.m.
3/11
Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Senate Action
No Action
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
COURTS - GENERAL
STATE PROSECUTOR
WITNESSES
Bill affects the following Statute:
Courts and Judicial Proceedings
( 9-123 )

Documents:

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

Amendments: None available