Sentencing guidelines; written explanation that court must file. (HB1298)
Introduced By
Del. Charniele Herring (D-Alexandria)
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
Sentencing guidelines; written explanation. Requires the written explanation that the court must file with the record of a case when departing from the sentencing guidelines to adequately explain the sentence imposed to promote fair sentencing. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/21/2016 | Committee |
| 01/21/2016 | Presented and ordered printed 16103607D |
| 01/21/2016 | Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice |
| 01/26/2016 | Assigned to sub: Criminal Law |
| 01/26/2016 | Assigned App. sub: Criminal Law |
| 01/26/2016 | Assigned Courts sub: Criminal Law |
| 01/29/2016 | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table |
| 02/16/2016 | Left in Courts of Justice |