HOUSE BILL 1262

Sponsored By:

Delegates Sophocleus, G. Clagett, and McComas

Entitled:

Criminal Procedure - Incompetency and Criminal Responsibility - Dismissal of Charges

Synopsis:

Amending the basis for which the State can petition a specified court to extend time for specified charges to remain against a defendant found incompetent to stand trial; repealing the requirement that the court dismiss a charge against a defendant found incompetent to stand trial under specified circumstances; authorizing the court to dismiss a charge against a defendant found incompetent to stand trial under specified circumstances; etc.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

House Action

2/18

First Reading Judiciary

Hearing 3/16 at 1:00 p.m.

3/22

Unfavorable Report by Judiciary

Senate Action

No Action

Sponsored by:

Delegate Theodore Sophocleus, District 32

Delegate Galen R. Clagett, District 3A

Delegate Susan K. McComas, District 35B

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

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

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

Mental Health

Trials

Bill affects the following Statute:

Criminal Procedure

( 3-107 )

Documents

Bill Text: First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal and Policy Note: Available

Amendments: None offered

Committee Votes :

House

Judiciary