Electronic recordings; statements made by juv. def. presumed inadmissible unless reliably recorded. (HB1169)
Introduced By
Del. Al Eisenberg (D-Arlington)
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Recording of interrogations of juveniles. Provides that statements made by a juvenile criminal defendant are presumed inadmissible in a court unless reliably recorded. The presumption may be overcome if the statement is otherwise reliable and was recorded out-of-state or by a federal officer. Amends § 16.1-228 (“Definitions.”), of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
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