Pretrial motions or objections; when defense may raise in circuit and district courts. (SB549)

Introduced By

Sen. Roscoe Reynolds (D-Martinsville)

Progress

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

Description

Defense objections in criminal proceeding. Clarifies that defense motions or objections seeking suppression of evidence or dismissal of the warrant need not be made before trial at the general district court level and that upon such motion made at trial a court shall grant a continuance upon motion of the Commonwealth. Amends § 19.2-266.2 (“Defense objections to be raised before trial; hearing; bill of particulars.”), of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »

Status

04/05/2006: signed by governor
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