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

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

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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