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SB 78 Capital murder; jury sentencing of a defendant who has entered a plea of guilty.

Introduced by: W. Roscoe Reynolds | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Capital murder; jury sentencing.  Provides for jury sentencing of a defendant who has entered a plea of guilty to capital murder. A defendant who enters a guilty plea may still be sentenced by the judge if all parties agree. This bill is a recommendation of the Virginia Criminal Justice Conference.

FULL TEXT

• 01/05/10  Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/10 10102846D  pdf

HISTORY

• 01/05/10  Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/10 10102846D
• 01/05/10  Senate: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
• 01/13/10  Senate: Stricken at the request of Patron in Courts of Justice (11-Y 0-N)