2003 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 739

File Code: Criminal Law - Procedure
Sponsored By:
Delegates Anderson, Brown, and Vallario
Entitled:
Criminal Procedure - Motions Requesting Commitment for Treatment

Synopsis:

Clarifying that a motion by a criminal defendant requesting specified treatment for drug or alcohol dependency made pursuant to a statute that authorizes the treatment may be made during the pendency of the sentence of the defendant.

History by Legislative Date

House Action
2/7
First Reading Judiciary
2/12
Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.
2/18
Hearing cancelled
Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m.
3/20
Withdrawn
Senate Action
No Action
Sponsored by:
Delegate Curt Anderson, District 43
Delegate Anthony G. Brown, District 25
Delegate Joseph F. Vallario, Jr., District 27A
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
COURTS -see also- CIRCUIT; APPEALS; DISTRICT; ORPHANS'; etc.
JUDGES
PRISONERS -see also- EX-OFFENDERS
SENTENCES -see also- DEATH PENALTY
SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Bill affects the following Statutes:
Criminal Procedure
( 6-229 )
Health - General
( 8-507 )

Documents:

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