Interpreters; fee for non-English-speaking defendants. (HB1656)
Introduced By
Del. Matt Lohr (R-Harrisonburg)
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
Interpreters for non-English-speaking persons. Requires the interpreter fee for a non-English-speaking defendant to be assessed as costs if the defendant is found guilty. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 12/01/2006 | Committee |
| 12/01/2006 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/07 069522382 |
| 12/01/2006 | Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice |
| 01/11/2007 | Assigned Courts sub: Criminal Law |
| 01/30/2007 | Impact statement from DPB (HB1656) |
Comments
Is it constitutional to penalize the defendant for her offense AND for not speaking English? Another piece of mean-spirited, small-minded legislation that deserves to go nowhere.