1996 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 914

File Code: Civil Actions and Procedures
Sponsored By:
Delegates B. Hughes, Crumlin, Exum, Parker, Muse, Valderrama, Fulton, and Patterson
Entitled:
Criminal Law - Procedures - Address of Witness

Synopsis:

Establishing that a State's Attorney may not be required to disclose the address of an individual whom the State intends to call as a witness at a criminal hearing or trial; and providing for an exception if a judge determines that the information is necessary.

Legislative History

House Action
2/2
First Reading Judiciary
2/7
Hearing 2/29 at 1:00 p.m.
3/21
Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Senate Action
No Action
Sponsored by:
Delegate Brenda B. Hughes, District 25
Delegate Michael A. Crumlin, District 25
Delegate Nathaniel Exum, District 24
Delegate Tony Edward Fulton, District 40
Delegate C. Anthony Muse, District 26
Delegate Joan N. Parker, District 10
Delegate Obie Patterson, District 26
Delegate David M. Valderrama, District 26
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
PRIVACY
STATE'S ATTORNEYS
TRIALS
WITNESSES
Bill affects the following Statute:
Courts and Judicial Proceedings
( 9-502 )

Documents:

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

Amendments: None available