2002 Regular Session

SENATE BILL 629

File Code: Criminal Law - Procedure
Sponsored By:
Senators Frosh, Blount, Hollinger, Kelley, and McFadden
Entitled:
Death Penalty - Sentencing - Standard of Proof

Synopsis:

Changing the standard of proof used in weighing aggravating circumstances against mitigating circumstances during the sentencing proceeding of a capital case from the preponderance of evidence standard to beyond a reasonable doubt standard.

History by Legislative Date

Senate Action
2/1
First Reading Judicial Proceedings
2/6
Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m.
4/8
Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
House Action
No Action
Sponsored by:
Senator Brian E. Frosh, District 16
Senator Clarence W. Blount, District 41
Senator Paula C. Hollinger, District 11
Senator Delores G. Kelley, District 10
Senator Nathaniel J. McFadden, District 45
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
DEATH PENALTY
SENTENCES -see also- DEATH PENALTY
Bill affects the following Statutes:
Criminal Law (Proposed - Text available when HB 11 passed)
( 2-303 , 2-303 )

Documents:

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