Magistrates; county or city may assess fixed sum in criminal or traffic cases. (HB1694)

Introduced By

Del. Vince Callahan (R-McLean)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
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

DateAction
12/15/2006Committee
12/15/2006Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/07 078813260
12/15/2006Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
01/11/2007Assigned Courts sub: Criminal Law