Court-appointed experts; compensation in criminal cases. (HB1364)
Introduced By
Sen. Joe Morrissey (D-Richmond)
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
Compensation of experts in criminal cases. Provides that counsel for the defendant may request a waiver on the maximum limitation of compensation for a psychiatrist, clinical psychologist, or other expert appointed by the court to render professional service in a criminal case other than capital murder, currently set at $750, in an amount up to an additional $750, depending on the time and effort expended by the expert, the novelty and difficulty of the case in which the professional service was rendered, and other circumstances warranting such a waiver. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 12/06/2012 | Committee |
| 12/06/2012 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/13 13100181D |
| 12/06/2012 | Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice |
| 01/10/2013 | Assigned Courts sub: #1 Criminal |
| 01/30/2013 | Impact statement from DPB (HB1364) |
| 01/30/2013 | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table |
| 02/05/2013 | Left in Courts of Justice |
Comments
The ACLU of Virginia is monitoring this legislation that permits increased fees for experts in criminal cases.