1997 Regular Session

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)