Excusable or justifiable self-defense; costs and attorney fees in civil or criminal cases. (SB1432)

Introduced By

Sen. Bryce Reeves (R-Spotsylvania) with support from co-patron Del. Mark Cole (R-Fredericksburg)

Progress

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

Description

Excusable or justifiable self-defense; costs and attorney fees. Provides that in any civil or criminal case, a party or criminal defendant that successfully prevails on a self-defense claim shall be entitled to reasonable costs and attorney fees, unless the award of fees is unjust. The bill exempts criminal defendants that have appointed counsel whose fees are paid by the Commonwealth from collecting reasonable costs and attorney fees. Read the Bill »

Status

01/12/2017: Awaiting a Vote in the Courts of Justice Committee

History

DateAction
01/12/2017Presented and ordered printed 17102833D
01/12/2017Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
02/01/2017Stricken at the request of Patron in Courts of Justice (10-Y 0-N) (see vote tally)