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2002 SESSION
HB 68 Felony cases; appeal by the Commonwealth.
Introduced by: William R. Janis | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles | history
SUMMARY AS PASSED:
Appeal by the Commonwealth. Allows for an appeal from a circuit court in certain felony actions provided the Commonwealth certifies that the appeal is not taken for purpose of delay and that the evidence is substantial proof of a fact material in the proceeding. Under current law, the Commonwealth must certify that the evidence is essential to the prosecution.
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Appeal by the Commonwealth. Allows for an appeal from a circuit court in certain felony actions provided the Commonwealth certifies that the appeal is not taken for purpose of delay and that the evidence is substantial proof of a fact material in the proceeding. Under current law, the Commonwealth must certify that the evidence is essential to the prosecution.