Citizens' Right to Know: Pretrial Release Act; pretrial agencies keep detailed record & case record. (HB2650)
Introduced By
Del. Rob Bell (R-Charlottesville)
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
Citizens' Right to Know: Pretrial Release Act. Requires all pretrial services agencies in the Commonwealth to keep detailed records of its recommendations and case records for each defendant for whom it recommends pretrial release or for whom it does not recommend pretrial release, which records shall be open to the public. The pretrial services agencies are also required to file an annual report with the Department of Criminal Justice Services. The bill also provides for sanctions in the form of budget reduction for any noncomplying program. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
Date | Action |
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01/23/2009 | Committee |
01/23/2009 | Presented and ordered printed 090861544 |
01/23/2009 | Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice |
02/02/2009 | Impact statement from DPB (HB2650) |
02/02/2009 | Assigned Courts sub: Criminal |
02/02/2009 | Subcommittee recommends striking from the docket by voice vote |
02/10/2009 | Left in Courts of Justice |