Witnesses; civil immunity for those in criminal case. (HB1559)
Introduced By
Del. Rob Bell (R-Charlottesville) with support from co-patron Del. Bill Janis (R-Glen Allen)
Progress
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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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Description
Civil immunity; witnesses in a criminal case. Provides that no person shall be liable in a civil action for any misidentification of a person made in the course of a criminal investigation of an alleged criminal sexual assault in violation as long as the misidentification was made with the good faith belief in its veracity and authenticity. Amends § 8.01-226.11 (“Civil immunity for operation of victim notification program.”), of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »
Status
02/14/2006: Passed the House
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