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2015 SESSION
HB 1311 Civil contempt; limits on imprisonment.
Introduced by: Mark L. Cole | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Civil contempt; limits on imprisonment. Limits the length of time a person can be imprisoned for civil contempt to 30 days except as otherwise provided by law.
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HISTORY
- 11/12/14 House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/14/15 15100439D
- 11/12/14 House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- 01/13/15 House: Assigned Courts sub: Criminal Law
- 01/23/15 House: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table by voice vote
- 02/10/15 House: Left in Courts of Justice