Melendez-Diaz notice; 6th Amendment rights to be given to an accused who is proceeding pro se. (HB824)
Introduced By
Sen. Scott Surovell (D-Mount Vernon) with support from co-patron Del. Robin Abbott (D-Newport News)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
☐ |
Passed House |
☐ |
Passed Senate |
☐ |
Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Melendez-Diaz notice to an accused proceeding pro se. Provides that notice of "Melendez-Diaz" 6th Amendment rights to be given to an accused who is proceeding pro se shall be given to the accused only after he has waived his right to counsel in a court of law. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
Date | Action |
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01/13/2010 | Committee |
01/13/2010 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/10 10103377D |
01/13/2010 | Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice |
01/19/2010 | Assigned Courts sub: Criminal |
01/19/2010 | Assigned Courts sub: #5 Constitutional Law |
02/10/2010 | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table |
02/16/2010 | Left in Courts of Justice |