Capital murder; jury sentencing of a defendant who has entered a plea of guilty. (SB78)
Introduced By
Sen. Roscoe Reynolds (D-Martinsville)
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
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. Read the Bill »
Status
01/05/2010: Awaiting a Vote in the Courts of Justice Committee
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/05/2010 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/10 10102846D |
| 01/05/2010 | Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice |
| 01/13/2010 | Stricken at the request of Patron in Courts of Justice (11-Y 0-N) (see vote tally) |