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2012 SESSION

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HB 1048 Miranda rights; to be read in arrestee's native language.

Introduced by: Mark L. Keam | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Miranda rights to be read in arrestee's native language.  Provides that when a person accused of a criminal offense is placed under arrest and advised of his Miranda rights, the arresting officer or officers shall so advise the arrestee in his native language in a manner that ensures that the arrestee fully comprehends his rights including, if necessary, by providing the information in the arrestee's native language in verbal or written form.

FULL TEXT

• 01/11/12  House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/12 12103684D  pdf

HISTORY

• 01/11/12  House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/12 12103684D
• 01/11/12  House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
• 01/19/12  House: Assigned Courts sub: #1 Criminal
• 01/25/12  House: Subcommittee recommends passing by indefinitely by voice vote
• 02/14/12  House: Left in Courts of Justice