2002 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 609

File Code: Criminal Law - Procedure Prior Year Introduction As: HB 380/00 - JUD
Sponsored By:
Delegates Marriott, Dobson, Kirk, Oaks, Paige, and Phillips
Entitled:
Criminal Procedure - Review of Mandatory Minimum Sentences - Retroactive Effect

Synopsis:

Allowing a person who is serving a term of confinement that includes a mandatory minimum sentence imposed before a specified date to apply for and receive a review of the mandatory minimum sentence under specified circumstances.

History by Legislative Date

House Action
2/4
First Reading Judiciary
2/12
Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m.
3/18
Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Senate Action
No Action
Sponsored by:
Delegate Salima Siler Marriott, District 40
Delegate Michael V. Dobson, District 43
Delegate Ruth M. Kirk, District 44
Delegate Nathaniel T. Oaks, District 41
Delegate Jeffrey A. Paige, District 44
Delegate Wendell F. Phillips, District 41
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
APPEALS -see also- JUDICIAL REVIEW
JUDICIAL REVIEW -see also- APPEALS
PRISONERS -see also- EX-OFFENDERS
SENTENCES -see also- DEATH PENALTY
SUNSET
Bill affects the following Statute:
Criminal Procedure
( 8-102 )

Documents:

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