Capital murder; jury sentencing of a defendant who has entered a plea of guilty. (SB78)
Introduced By
Sen. Roscoe Reynolds (D-Martinsville)
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Description
Capital murder; jury sentencing. Provides for jury sentencing of a defendant who has entered a plea of guilty to capital murder. A defendant who enters a guilty plea may still be sentenced by the judge if all parties agree. This bill is a recommendation of the Virginia Criminal Justice Conference. Amends § 19.2-257 (“Trial without jury in felony cases.”), § 19.2-264.3 (“Procedure for trial by jury.”), of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »
Status
01/05/2010: Awaiting a Vote in the Courts of Justice Committee
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