Preliminary hearing; district court judge may order witness testimony to be reduced to writing. (HB68)
Introduced By
Del. David Toscano (D-Charlottesville)
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 |
Description
Preliminary hearing; testimony reduced to writing. Allows the district court judge conducting the preliminary hearing to order witness testimony reduced to writing. Under current law only the judge of the court of record to which the case has been or may be certified can make such an order.This bill is a recommendation of the Committee on District Courts. View Full Text »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
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