SB369: Indigent defendants; right to ex parte hearing for appointment of experts in capital cases.

Chief Patron

John Watkins (R-10)
Served: 1998–

Progress

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

Status

02/29/2008: Failed to Pass in 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.

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Video

Votes were cast on this bill on the following dates for which Richmond Sunlight has video: 01/10/2008, 01/17/2008, 01/21/2008, 01/21/2008, 01/22/2008, 01/22/2008, 01/24/2008, 01/24/2008, 02/11/2008, 02/14/2008 and 02/14/2008.

Poll Results

2 votes

Bill Text

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