HOUSE BILL 1398

File Code: Criminal Law - Procedure

Sponsored By:

Delegates Redmer and Ports

Entitled:

Crimes of Violence - Appeals - Death of Appellant

Synopsis:

Providing for the termination of an appeal or habeas corpus petition on the death of the defendant, appellant, or petitioner in a case resulting in the conviction of a crime of violence.

Legislative History

House Action

2/21

First Reading Judiciary

2/25

Hearing 3/19 at 1:00 p.m.

3/24

Unfavorable Report by Judiciary

Senate Action

No Action

Sponsored by:

Delegate Alfred W. Redmer, Jr., District 8

Delegate James F. Ports, Jr., District 8

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

APPEALS -see also- JUDICIAL REVIEW

CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS -see also- PENALTIES; SENTENCES

DEATH -see also- WRONGFUL DEATH

Bill affects the following Statute:

Article - 27 Crimes and Punishments

( 645B )

Documents:

Bill Text:

First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)