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2010 SESSION
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.
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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)