1999 Regular Session

SENATE BILL 704

File Code: Criminal Law - Procedure Prior Year Introduction As: SB 394/98 - JPR
Sponsored By:
Senator McFadden
Entitled:
Inmates - In Banc Review of Sentences

Synopsis:

Allowing individuals who have served at least 20 continuous years of imprisonment, under certain circumstances, to seek in banc review of a judgment or determination on any point or question relating to a conviction or sentence; and requiring the Court of Appeals to adopt rules to implement the Act.

History by Legislative Date

Senate Action
2/19
First Reading Senate Rules
2/25
Re-referred Judicial Proceedings
Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.
3/25
Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
House Action
No Action
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
COURT OF APPEALS
CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS -see also- PENALTIES; SENTENCES
JUDICIAL REVIEW
PRISONERS
RULES AND REGULATIONS
SENTENCES -see also- DEATH PENALTY
Bill affects the following Statute:
Article - 27 Crimes and Punishments
( 645JH )

Documents:

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

Amendments: None offered