Nolle prosequi; entered only in discretion of court. (HB691)

Introduced By

Del. Jackson Miller (R-Manassas)

Progress

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

Description

Nolle prosequi entered in discretion of court. Provides that nolle prosequi shall be entered in the discretion of the court, upon motion of the Commonwealth. The bill removes the good cause requirement. Read the Bill »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

DateAction
01/12/2010Committee
01/12/2010Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/10 10102277D
01/12/2010Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
01/15/2010Assigned Courts sub: Criminal
02/16/2010Left in Courts of Justice