2004 Regular Session

SENATE BILL 341

File Code: Criminal Law - Substantive Crimes
Sponsored By:
Senator Mooney
Entitled:
Criminal Law - Theft or Unauthorized Use of Motor Vehicle - Admissibility of Owner Affidavit

Synopsis:

Authorizing the admissibility of an affidavit by an owner of a motor vehicle who is not present at trial into evidence at a trial for specified crimes involving the theft, taking, or unauthorized use of the motor vehicle; requiring the State to provide the defendant with a copy of the affidavit and notice that the State intends to rely on and introduce the affidavit into evidence; providing that subsequent notice to the defendant is not required; authorizing the defendant to require the State to compel testimony; etc.

History by Legislative Date

Senate Action
2/3
First Reading Judicial Proceedings
2/11
Hearing 3/16 at 1:00 p.m.
3/24
Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
House Action
No Action
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
COURTS -see also- CIRCUIT; APPEALS; DISTRICT; ORPHANS'; etc.
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 Statutes:
Criminal Law
( 7-104 , 7-105 , 7-111 , 7-203 )

Documents:

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