Interpreters; cost shall be borne by non-English-speaking defendant if he is convicted of offense. (SB184)
Introduced By
Sen. Richard Stuart (R-Westmoreland) with support from co-patrons Sen. Dick Black (R-Leesburg), and Sen. Tom Garrett (R-Lynchburg)
Progress
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Introduced |
X |
Passed Committee |
☐ |
Passed House |
☐ |
Passed Senate |
☐ |
Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Interpreter appointed for non-English-speaking defendant. Provides that the cost for an interpreter for a non-English-speaking defendant shall be borne by the defendant if he is convicted of the criminal offense. Amends § 19.2-164, of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
- 01/10/2012 Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/12 12103162D
- 01/10/2012 Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- 01/30/2012 Reported from Courts of Justice (8-Y 7-N) (see vote tally)
- 01/30/2012 Rereferred to Finance
- 02/01/2012 Continued to 2013 in Finance (14-Y 0-N) (see vote tally)
- 11/30/2012 Left in Finance
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