Defense counsel; removes requirement that any certificate of analysis be provided before trial. (HB510)
Introduced By
Del. Ward Armstrong (D-Martinsville)
Progress
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Description
Providing certificate of analysis to defense counsel. Removes the requirement that any certificate of analysis prepared by the Division of Consolidated Laboratory Services or the Department of Forensic Science or authorized by either of them be provided to defense counsel before a criminal trial in which the certificate is to be used as evidence. Amends § 19.2-187 (“Admission into evidence of certain certificates of analysis.”), of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
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