Deferred disposition; trial court shall announce judgment within 72 hours of guilt phase of trial. (HB51)
Introduced By
Del. Dave Albo (R-Springfield)
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Description
Deferred disposition in a criminal case. Provides that except as otherwise provided in law, a trial court presiding in a criminal case shall, unless all parties agree to a waiver of the requirement, announce a judgment of, or enter an order of, conviction or acquittal within 72 hours of the conclusion of the guilt phase of the trial. The bill also provides that if circumstances requiring delay exist, the court may, upon notice to the parties, delay announcement of the verdict or entry of the order for 21 additional days. View Full Text »
Status
01/30/2012: Merged into HB750
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