2004 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 928

File Code: Criminal Law - Procedure Crossfiled with: SENATE BILL 580
Sponsored By:
Delegates Petzold, Anderson, Barkley, and Jones
Entitled:
Criminal Law - Evidence of Motor Vehicle Theft - Owner's Affidavit

Synopsis:

Authorizing in a criminal case involving theft of a motor vehicle the introduction of an affidavit by the lawful owner of the motor vehicle as substantive evidence that the motor vehicle was taken from and operated, used, or possessed without the lawful owner's authorization; requiring the affidavit to be given under oath and attached to the certificate of title of the motor vehicle; requiring the State to provide notice to the defendant; etc.

History by Legislative Date

House Action
2/11
First Reading Judiciary
2/18
Hearing 3/2 at 1:00 p.m.
2/23
Hearing cancelled
Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m.
3/22
Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Senate Action
No Action
Sponsored by:
Delegate Carol S. Petzold, District 19
Delegate Curt Anderson, District 43
Delegate Charles Barkley, District 39
Delegate Adrienne A. Jones, District 10
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS -see also- PENALTIES; SENTENCES; etc.
EVIDENCE
MOTOR VEHICLES -see also- ABANDONED; AMBULANCES; BUSES; etc.
NOTICES
THEFT -see also- SHOPLIFTING
TRIALS
WITNESSES
Bill affects the following Statute:
Criminal Law
( 7-105.1 )

Documents:

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