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

Introduced By

Sen. John Watkins (R-Midlothian)

John Watkins (R-Midlothian)
Served: 1998–

Progress

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

Status

12/01/2008: 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. This bill incorporates SB 111.   View Full Text »

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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, 02/14/2008 and 02/29/2008.

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