Magistrates; county or city may assess fixed sum in criminal or traffic cases. (HB1694)
Introduced By
Del. Vince Callahan (R-McLean)
Progress
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Introduced |
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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
Five dollar court fee to increase pay of magistrates. Provides that any county or city may, by ordinance, assess a sum of no more than $5 as part of the costs in any criminal or traffic case in which the defendant is convicted of a violation of any statute or ordinance. Proceeds of these assessments shall be used to supplement the fixed compensation of magistrates. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
Date | Action |
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12/15/2006 | Committee |
12/15/2006 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/07 078813260 |
12/15/2006 | Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice |
01/11/2007 | Assigned Courts sub: Criminal Law |