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HB1694: Magistrates; county or city may assess fixed sum in criminal or traffic cases.
Chief Patron
Del.
Vince Callahan (R-McLean)
Vince Callahan
(R-McLean)
Served: 1968–
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 |
Status
Bill is Dead
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Summary
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. View Full Text »

