Criminal exhibits; destruction or donation of those used for evidence. (SB209)

Introduced By

Sen. John Edwards (D-Roanoke)

Progress

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

Description

Destruction of criminal exhibits. Provides that the trial court may not order the destruction or donation of exhibits used in evidence without prior notice to the counsel for the parties and until expiration of five years from the date the judgment of the court became final. Amends § 19.2-270.4 (“When donation, destruction, or return of exhibits received in evidence authorized.”), of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »

Status

03/06/2006: passed committee
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