Criminal procedure; compensation of court-appointed counsel. (SB1363)

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√	Passed Senate
√	Signed by Governor
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Criminal procedure; compensation of court-appointed counsel. Provides compensation to counsel representing an indigent prisoner under sentence of death in a state habeas corpus proceeding, on the same basis as provided to counsel representing a defendant charged with a Class 1 felony. Amends § 19.2-163 (“Compensation of court-appointed counsel.”), of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »

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