Suppress evidence, etc.; criminal defendant to state grounds for a motion thereto. (SB1362)

Introduced By

Sen. Roscoe Reynolds (D-Martinsville)

Description

Motions to suppress evidence, etc. Requires a criminal defendant to state with particularity his grounds for a motion to dismiss or to suppress evidence. The bill also requires the attorney for the Commonwealth to provide to the defendant a summary of the relevant facts upon which the defendant might make such a motion when the defendant has requested of the Commonwealth information he requires in order to articulate grounds upon which such motion is to be made. Amends § 19.2-266.2 (“Defense objections to be raised before trial; hearing; bill of particulars.”), of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »

Outcome

No Richmond Sunlight visitors voted on this bill while voting was open.