Witnesses; civil immunity for those in criminal case. (HB1559)

Introduced By

Del. Rob Bell (R-Charlottesville)

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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 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 »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed
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Comments

Lloyd Snook writes:

It's not really necessary, but there is no real harm in making it clear, either.

Posted 66 months ago.