HOUSE BILL 470

Sponsored By:

Delegates Benson and Crumlin

Entitled:

Arrest Warrants - Public Information

Synopsis:

Prohibiting the release of information pertaining to arrest warrants prior to the arrest of the defendant and the filing of the return of service; prohibiting persons engaged in the business of soliciting or marketing legal services from obtaining certain information; and generally relating to arrest warrants.

History by Legislative Date

House Action

2/4

First Reading Judiciary

Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.

2/23

Unfavorable Report by Judiciary

Senate Action

No Action

Sponsored by:

Delegate Joanne C. Benson, District 24

Delegate Michael A. Crumlin, District 25

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

ARRESTS

ATTORNEYS -see also- LEGAL AID; STATE'S ATTORNEYS

PUBLIC INFORMATION

SOLICITATION

Bill affects the following Statute:

State Government

( 10-616 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered