HOUSE BILL 1225

File Code: Criminal Law - Procedure Crossfiled with: SENATE BILL 800

Sponsored By:

Delegate Montgomery

Entitled:

Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund - Claims after Discovery of Body

Synopsis:

Authorizing a claimant for an award from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund in a murder case to file a claim up to 5 years after the discovery of the body of the victim.

History by Legislative Date

House Action

2/13

First Reading Judiciary

2/18

Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.

3/22

Unfavorable Report by Judiciary

Senate Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

CRIMINAL INJURIES COMPENSATION

MURDER

STATUTES OF LIMITATION

VICTIMS -see also- CRIMINAL INJURIES COMPENSATION

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Criminal Procedure

( 11-801 , 11-808 , 11-809 )

Documents:

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

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered