Legislation

Title: Criminal Procedure - Life Without Parole - Repeal of Sentencing Proceeding
Sponsored by: Delegate B. Wilson
Status: In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Analysis: Fiscal and Policy Note

Synopsis

Repealing specified provisions of law that provide a separate jury proceeding to determine whether a person convicted of first degree murder is sentenced to imprisonment for life without the possibility of parole or imprisonment for life; establishing that a court may sentence a person convicted of first degree murder to imprisonment for life without the possibility of parole without the requirement of a separate jury sentencing procedure under specified circumstances; providing for the prospective application of the Act; etc.

Committees

Original:: Rules and Executive Nominations

Details

Bill File Type: Regular

Effective Date(s): October 1, 2015

History

Legislation History
Chamber House Calendar Date 2/18/2015 Legislative Date 2/19/2015 Action First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action	Proceedings
House	2/18/2015	2/19/2015	First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations

Documents

Date Posted	Document Name
2/19/2015	Text - First - Criminal Procedure - Life Without Parole - Repeal of Sentencing Proceeding

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