HOUSE BILL 28

File Code: Criminal Law - Procedure

Sponsored By:

Delegate Hutchins

Entitled:

Criminal Procedure - Postconviction Release - Prohibitions and Requirements

Synopsis:

Prohibiting a court from releasing a defendant convicted of a felony for which the maximum length of imprisonment is 10 years or more pending sentencing or exhaustion of appellate review; and requiring a defendant who has been convicted of a felony for which the maximum length of imprisonment is 10 years or more to be taken into and remain in custody pending sentencing or exhaustion of appellate review.

History by Legislative Date

House Action

09/18

Pre-filed

1/9

First Reading Judiciary

2/4

Withdrawn

Senate Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

COURTS -see also- CIRCUIT; APPEALS; DISTRICT; ORPHANS'; etc.

CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS -see also- PENALTIES; SENTENCES; etc.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT MANDATES

PRISONERS -see also- EX-OFFENDERS

Bill affects the following Statute:

Criminal Procedure

( 6-107 )

Documents:

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

Fiscal Note: Not available at this time

Amendments: None offered