2001 Regular Session

SENATE BILL 306

File Code: Public Safety
Sponsored By:
Senators Mitchell, Hughes, and McFadden
Entitled:
State Prosecutor - Investigations - Homicide or Assault by Law Enforcement Officer

Synopsis:

Expanding the authority of the State Prosecutor to investigate a homicide or assault in the first degree on or after January 1, 1993, that allegedly was caused by a law enforcement officer of the State or of a political subdivision of the State, if a State's Attorney does not take specified action.

History by Legislative Date

Senate Action
1/29
First Reading Judicial Proceedings
2/7
Hearing 3/6 at 1:00 p.m.
3/19
Withdrawn
House Action
No Action
Sponsored by:
Senator Clarence M. Mitchell, IV, District 44
Senator Ralph M. Hughes, District 40
Senator Nathaniel J. McFadden, District 45
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
ASSAULT
CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS -see also- PENALTIES; SENTENCES; etc.
HOMICIDE -see also- MANSLAUGHTER; MURDER
INVESTIGATIONS AND INQUIRIES -see also- CRIM BCKGRND INVEST.
LAW ENFORCEMENT -see also- STATE POLICE, DEPARTMENT OF
STATE EMPLOYEES
STATE PROSECUTOR
Bill affects the following Statute:
State Government
( 9-1203 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)
Amendments: None offered