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
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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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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