SB111: Indigent defendants; right to ex parte hearing for appointment of experts in capital cases.

Chief Patron

Sen. Ryan McDougle (R-4)

Ryan McDougle (R-4)
Served: 2006–

Progress

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

Status

01/10/2008: In Courts of Justice Committee

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Summary

Indigent defendants; right to ex parte hearing for appointment of experts in capital cases.  Provides that an indigent defendant who has been charged with a capital offense may move for the appointment of experts to assist in the preparation of his defense.  The court shall hold an ex parte hearing on such a motion and may order the appointment of an expert. The expert's work product is protected by attorney-client privilege; however, the defendant shall comply with the discovery rules set forth in the Rules of the Supreme Court.