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