2008 Regular Session

SENATE BILL 256

File Code: Criminal Law - Procedure
Sponsored By:
Senator Brochin
Entitled:
Criminal Procedure - Dismissal of Criminal Proceeding - Failure to Provide Interpreter

Synopsis:

Prohibiting a court from dismissing a criminal proceeding based on a violation of the right to a speedy trial unless the court holds a hearing; and requiring the court to make detailed written findings before dismissing the case when the court is unable to provide a qualified interpreter for a defendant who cannot readily understand or communicate the English language.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

Legislative date is used to record history occuring in the Chambers otherwise Calendar date is used.
Senate Action
1/24
First Reading Judicial Proceedings
2/6
Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m.
House Action
No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Courts -see also- Circuit; Appeals; District; Orphans`; etc.
Hearings
Judges
Language
Reports
Trials

Bill affects the following Statute:

Criminal Procedure
( 1-202 )

Documents:

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