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SB229: Search warrants; allows an affidavit to be delivered by facsimile after it is certified.
Chief Patron
Sen.
Ryan McDougle (R-4)
Ryan McDougle
(R-4)
Served: 2006–
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
03/02/2008: signed by governor
Summary
Search warrants; affidavits, etc. Allows an affidavit in support of a search warrant to be delivered by facsimile after it is certified and provides that the certifying officer's designee or agent may deliver the affidavit. The bill adds a requirement that a copy of the affidavit be delivered to the clerk of the circuit court in the county or city where the warrant is issued if different than the county or city where the search is to be made. The inventory of seized property will go to the circuit court of the county or city where the search was conducted. The bill specifies that the officer or his designee or agent may deliver the warrant, inventory, and accompanying affidavit in person, by certified mail or by facsimile.
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Votes were cast on this bill on the following dates for which Richmond Sunlight has video: 01/10/2008, 01/21/2008, 01/21/2008, 01/22/2008, 01/22/2008, 02/11/2008, 02/14/2008, 02/14/2008, 02/19/2008, 02/19/2008, 02/20/2008, 02/21/2008 and 02/25/2008.
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Comments
reported with technical amendment