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2002 SESSION
HB 957 Death sentence upon mentally retarded defendants prohibited.
Introduced by: James F. Almand | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Imposition of the death sentence upon mentally retarded defendants prohibited. Prohibits the imposition of the death penalty upon a mentally retarded defendant. The bill makes it clear that the prohibition does not prevent a defendant from being charged with or tried for a capital offense, convicted of a Class 1 felony or prevent the court from sentencing the defendant to imprisonment for life pursuant to § 18.2-10.
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HISTORY
- 01/09/02 House: Presented & ordered printed, prefiled 01/09/02 024805608
- 01/09/02 House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- 02/08/02 House: Continued to 2003 in Courts of Justice (21-Y 1-N)