1999 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 1214

File Code: Civil Actions and Procedures
Sponsored By:
Delegate C. Davis
Entitled:
Pretrial Release - Violators of Ex Parte Orders or Protective Orders - Civil Actions

Synopsis:

Prohibiting a District Court commissioner from authorizing the pretrial release of a defendant charged with violating specified provisions of an ex parte or protective order; authorizing a judge to allow the pretrial release of a defendant charged with violating specified provisions of an ex parte order or protective order; providing certain persons with a civil cause of action under certain circumstances; etc.

History by Legislative Date

House Action
3/10
First Reading House Rules
Motion Rules Suspended for late introduction (Delegate C. Davis) Adopted (115-13)
Referred House Rules
3/15
Re-referred Judiciary
Hearing 3/23 at 1:00 p.m.
3/26
Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Senate Action
No Action
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
BAIL
CIVIL ACTIONS -see also- SMALL CLAIMS
DISTRICT COURTS
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE -see also- CHILD ABUSE
JUDGES
PRETRIAL DETENTION OR RELEASE
Bill affects the following Statutes:
Article - 27 Crimes and Punishments
( 616.5 )
Family Law
( 4-505 , 4-506 , 4-508.1 )

Documents:

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

Amendments: None offered
Roll Call Vote (Legislative date is shown):
House
March 10, 1999: Motion Rules Suspended for late introduction (Davis C) Adopted (115-13)