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

Introduced By

Sen. Robert Hurt (R-Chatham)

Progress

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

Description

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. Read the Bill »

Status

02/06/2008: Failed to Pass in Committee

History

DateAction
01/09/2008Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/08 086951556
01/09/2008Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
01/21/2008Assigned Courts sub: Criminal
02/06/2008Passed by indefinitely in Courts of Justice (15-Y 0-N) (see vote tally)