1996 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 571

File Code: Civil Actions and Procedures
Sponsored By:
Delegates T. Murphy and Menes
Entitled:
Compelled Testimony - Spousal Privilege

Synopsis:

Clarifying that, when a person is on trial for assault and battery of the person's spouse, the spouse may be compelled to testify if the person was previously charged with the same offense and the spouse refused in open court to testify on the basis of the spousal privilege.

Legislative History

House Action
1/31
First Reading Judiciary
Hearing 2/13 at 1:00 p.m.
2/26
Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Senate Action
No Action
Sponsored by:
Delegate Timothy D. Murphy, District 47A
Delegate Pauline H. Menes, District 21
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
COURTS - GENERAL
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
TRIALS
WITNESSES
Bill affects the following Statute:
Courts and Judicial Proceedings
( 9-106 )

Documents:

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

Amendments: None available