2008 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 425

File Code: Criminal Law - Procedure
Sponsored By:
Delegate Shank
Entitled:
Evidence - Separate Act of Sexual Misconduct Involving a Minor - Admissibility

Synopsis:

Authorizing a court to admit evidence of a defendant's conviction for a specified separate act of sexual misconduct involving a minor in the defendant's trial for a crime involving a sexual offense to a minor; requiring the State's Attorney to disclose to the defendant the State's intent to offer the evidence at least 15 days before trial unless the court allows disclosure later for good cause shown; requiring the court to hold a closed hearing to determine if specified evidence is admissible; etc.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

Legislative date is used to record history occuring in the Chambers otherwise Calendar date is used.
House Action
1/28
First Reading Judiciary
1/30
Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m.
2/25
Withdrawn
Senate 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.
Disclosure
Evidence
Hearings
Minors -see also- Age of Majority; Youth
Sexual Offenses
State`s Attorneys
Trials

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Courts and Judicial Proceedings
( 10-916.1 )
Criminal Law
( 1-101 )

Documents:

Bill Text (Displayed in PDF Format): First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal and Policy Note (Displayed in PDF Format): Available
Amendments: None offered