Criminal cases; sentencing by jury. (HB415)
Introduced By
Del. Jason Ballard (R-Pearisburg) with support from co-patron Del. Wren Williams (R-Stuart)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
☐ |
Passed Senate |
☐ |
Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Criminal cases; sentencing by jury. Provides that if a jury finds a person guilty of a criminal offense, such jury shall ascertain the punishment of the offense. Under current law, unless the accused has requested that the jury ascertain punishment, the court shall fix punishment after the accused has been found guilty by a jury. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/11/2022 | Committee |
| 01/11/2022 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/22 22102281D |
| 01/11/2022 | Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice |
| 01/27/2022 | Assigned Courts sub: Subcommittee #1 |
| 02/04/2022 | Impact statement from DPB (HB415) |
| 02/15/2022 | Left in Courts of Justice |