1999 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 797

File Code: Criminal Law - Procedure
Sponsored By:
Delegate Dembrow
Entitled:
District Court - Pilot Project for Testimony by Electronic Means

Synopsis:

Authorizing the Chief Judge of the District Court to establish a pilot project for the presentation of testimony of a witness from any location by electronic means; and allowing the Chief Judge to designate one or more districts to participate in the pilot project.

History by Legislative Date

House Action
2/12
First Reading Judiciary
2/16
Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m.
3/15
Withdrawn
Senate Action
No Action
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
COURTS -see also- CIRCUIT COURTS; DISTRICT COURTS
DISTRICT COURTS
ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION
JUDGES
TELECOMMUNICATIONS -see also- TELEPHONES
WITNESSES
Bill affects the following Statute:
Courts and Judicial Proceedings
( 6-410 )

Documents:

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

Amendments: None offered