SENATE BILL 173

File Code: Criminal Law - Procedure

Sponsored By:

Senators Baker and Bromwell

Entitled:

Criminal Procedure - Postconviction Procedure - Filing of Petition for Relief

Synopsis:

Altering from 10 years to 5 years the period of time in which a person may file a petition for postconviction relief in specified cases, unless extraordinary cause is shown; and providing for the construction and application of the Act.

History by Legislative Date

Senate Action

1/29

First Reading Judicial Proceedings

2/10

Hearing 2/16 at 1:00 p.m.

2/23

Favorable with Amendments Report by Judicial Proceedings

2/24

Favorable with Amendments Report Adopted

Second Reading Passed with Amendments

2/26

Third Reading Passed (44-2)

House Action

3/1

First Reading Judiciary

3/17

Hearing 3/30 at 1:00 p.m.

4/8

Unfavorable Report by Judiciary

Sponsored by:

Senator Walter M. Baker, District 36

Senator Thomas L. Bromwell, District 8

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

APPEALS -see also- JUDICIAL REVIEW

CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS -see also- PENALTIES; SENTENCES

PRISONERS

SENTENCES -see also- DEATH PENALTY

Bill affects the following Statute:

Article - 27 Crimes and Punishments

( 645A )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading (PDF), Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments:

Senate

Number: 558260/1 (PDF)     Offered on: February 24, 1999   at: 10:35 a.m.     Status: Adopted

Roll Call Vote (Legislative date is shown):

Senate

February 26, 1999: Third Reading Passed (44-2)