SENATE BILL 580

File Code: Criminal Law - Procedure Crossfiled with: HOUSE BILL 928

Sponsored By:

Senator Forehand

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

Senate Action

2/6

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:

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