Interpreters; cost shall be borne by non-English-speaking defendant if he is convicted of offense. (SB184)

Introduced By

Sen. Richard Stuart (R-Westmoreland) with support from co-patrons Del. Tom Garrett (R-Louisa), and Sen. Dick Black (R-Leesburg)

Progress

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

Description

Interpreter appointed for non-English-speaking defendant.  Provides that the cost for an interpreter for a non-English-speaking defendant shall be borne by the defendant if he is convicted of the criminal offense. Read the Bill »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

DateAction
01/10/2012Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/12 12103162D
01/10/2012Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
01/30/2012Reported from Courts of Justice (8-Y 7-N) (see vote tally)
01/30/2012Rereferred to Finance
02/01/2012Continued to 2013 in Finance (14-Y 0-N) (see vote tally)
11/30/2012Left in Finance