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2003 SESSION

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HB 957 Death sentence upon mentally retarded defendants prohibited.

Introduced by: James F. Almand; Resigned 8/03 | 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.

FULL TEXT

• 01/09/02  House: Presented & ordered printed, prefiled 01/09/02 024805608  pdf | impact statement

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)
• 12/09/02  House: Left in Courts of Justice