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2007 SESSION
HB 2981 Criminal charges; effect of dismissal.
Introduced by: William R. Janis | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles | history
SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:
Effect of dismissal of criminal charges. States that dismissal of a criminal charge by a court does not bar subsequent prosecution of the charge unless jeopardy attached at the earlier proceeding or unless the dismissal order explicitly states that the dismissal is with prejudice.
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Effect of dismissal of criminal charges. States that dismissal of a criminal charge by a court does not bar subsequent prosecution of the charge unless jeopardy attached at the earlier proceeding.