Officer-involved shootings; model policy for investigations; disclosure of report. (SB1000)
Introduced By
Sen. Mamie Locke (D-Hampton) with support from co-patron Sen. Louise Lucas (D-Portsmouth)
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
Officer-involved shootings; model policy for investigations; disclosure of report. Provides that an attorney for the Commonwealth shall disclose a report of his findings for any "officer-involved shooting" if no criminal charges are brought against a law-enforcement officer, or, alternatively, if charges are brought, the attorney for the Commonwealth shall issue a general statement disclosing the general purpose of bringing such charges or seeking an indictment. The bill directs the Department of Criminal Justice Services to develop a model policy regarding the investigation of an officer-involved shooting. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/03/2017 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/17 17101426D |
| 01/03/2017 | Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice |
| 01/25/2017 | Committee substitute printed to LIS only 17104782D-S1 |
| 01/25/2017 | Passed by indefinitely in Courts of Justice (9-Y 5-N) (see vote tally) |