Witnesses; protection of identity. (HB1126)
Introduced By
Del. David Ramadan (R-South Riding)
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
Protection of witness identity. Provides that a court may allow a witness in a criminal case to testify while wearing a disguise designed to conceal the witness's identity, using a pseudonym, or both if protection of the identity of the witness is necessary to further an important public policy and the reliability of the evidence presented by the witness whose identity would be protected is otherwise assured. The attorney for the Commonwealth may file a motion prior to trial seeking to protect a witness's identity and, if the defendant objects, the court shall hold an in camera hearing on the motion. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
Date | Action |
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01/13/2014 | Presented and ordered printed 14103704D |
01/13/2014 | Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice |
01/16/2014 | Assigned Courts sub: Criminal Law |
01/31/2014 | Subcommittee recommends continuing to 2015 |
02/03/2014 | Continued to 2015 in Courts of Justice |
12/04/2014 | Left in Courts of Justice |