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