SENATE BILL 618

File Code: Criminal Law - Procedure Crossfiled with: HOUSE BILL 1189

Sponsored By:

Senators Stone and Frosh

Entitled:

Criminal Procedure - Violation of Crime Victim Rights - Sentencing

Synopsis:

Requiring a trial or juvenile court, on the allegation by a crime victim or the victim's representative that a right of the victim or victim's representative was violated, to hold a hearing to determine if the right was violated; requiring the court, if a specified finding is made, to allow the victim or the victim's representative to address the court or submit an impact statement or recommendation; requiring the court to consider specified information presented; etc.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

Legislative date is used to record history occurring in the Chambers otherwise Calendar date is used.

Senate Action

2/6

First Reading Judicial Proceedings

2/11

Hearing 2/18 at 12:30 p.m.

House Action

No Action

Sponsored by:

Senator Norman R. Stone, Jr., District 6

Senator Brian E. Frosh, District 16

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Courts -see also- Circuit; Appeals; District; Orphans`; etc.

Crimes and Punishments -see also- Penalties; Sentences; etc.

Hearings

Sentences -see also- Death Penalty

Victims -see also- Criminal Injuries Compensation

Bill affects the following Statute:

Criminal Procedure

( 11-403 )

Documents:

Bill Text (Displayed in PDF Format): First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal and Policy Note (Displayed in PDF Format): Available

Amendments: None offered