Child abuse or neglect; videotaped statements allowed as evidence for certain crimes. (HB1349)

Introduced By

Del. Rob Bell (R-Charlottesville)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

Description

Abuse or neglect proceedings; videotaped statement. Allows a videotaped statement of an alleged victim to be admissible into evidence in a criminal proceeding for child abuse or neglect if the child is 12 years of age or younger at the time the statement is offered and a number of other conditions are met, including having the alleged victim and all persons present at the time the statement was taken available to testify or be cross-examined at the proceeding where the recording is offered. Read the Bill »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

DateAction
01/11/2006Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/06 061310232
01/11/2006Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
02/15/2006Left in Courts of Justice