1997 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 1225

File Code: Civil Actions and Procedures Prior Year Introduction As: HB 914/96 - JUD
Sponsored By:
Delegates B. Hughes, Proctor, C. Davis, Hecht, Muse, Crumlin, Exum, Howard, Benson, R. Baker, Patterson, and D. Davis
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
2/13
First Reading Judiciary
2/14
Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m.
3/17
Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Senate Action
No Action
Sponsored by:
Delegate Brenda B. Hughes, District 25
Delegate Rushern L. Baker, III, District 22B
Delegate Joanne C. Benson, District 24
Delegate Michael A. Crumlin, District 25
Delegate Clarence Davis, District 45
Delegate Dereck Davis, District 25
Delegate Nathaniel Exum, District 24
Delegate Sue C. Hecht, District 3
Delegate Carolyn J. B. Howard, District 24
Delegate C. Anthony Muse, District 26
Delegate Obie Patterson, District 26
Delegate James E. Proctor, Jr., District 27A
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
PRIVACY
STATE'S ATTORNEYS
TRIALS
WITNESSES
Bill affects the following Statute:
Article - 27 Crimes and Punishments
( 764 )

Documents:

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