HOUSE BILL 704

Sponsored By:

Delegate Marriott

Entitled:

State Prosecutor - Investigations - Homicide by Law Enforcement Officer

Synopsis:

Expanding the authority of the State Prosecutor to investigate a homicide occurring on or after January 1, 1993, that allegedly was caused by a law enforcement officer of the State or of a political subdivision of the State, if a State's Attorney does not take specified action.

History by Legislative Date

House Action

2/10

First Reading Judiciary

2/16

Hearing 3/2 at 1:00 p.m.

3/20

Unfavorable Report by Judiciary

Senate Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

HOMICIDE -see also- MANSLAUGHTER; MURDER

INVESTIGATIONS AND INQUIRIES -see also- CRIM BCKGRND INVEST.

LAW ENFORCEMENT -see also- STATE POLICE, DEPARTMENT OF

STATE PROSECUTOR

Bill affects the following Statute:

State Government

( 9-1203 )

Documents:

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

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered