Witnesses; State attorney to designate in felony cases a law-enforcement official in courtroom. (SB488)

Introduced By

Sen. Robert Hurt (R-Chatham)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

Description

Witnesses in criminal trial.  Allows the attorney for the Commonwealth to designate, in felony cases, one investigative law-enforcement official who may remain in the courtroom, unless the court determines that his presence would impair the conduct of a fair trial. Read the Bill »

Status

01/25/2010: Failed to Pass in Committee

History

DateAction
01/13/2010Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/10 10101860D
01/13/2010Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
01/14/2010Assigned Courts sub: Criminal
01/25/2010Passed by indefinitely in Courts of Justice (12-Y 2-N) (see vote tally)