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SB547: Criminal appeals; to appeal conviction defense counsel must certify there is legitimate issue.

Chief Patron

Sen. Robert Hurt (R-19)

Robert Hurt (R-19)
Chatham, VA
Served: 2007–

Progress

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

Status

01/21/2008: In Courts of Justice Committee

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Summary

Criminal appeals.  Provides that in order to appeal a circuit court conviction of a traffic infraction or a crime the defense counsel or the trial judge must certify that there is a legitimate issue for appeal.

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