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HB 1298 Sentencing guidelines; written explanation that court must file.

Introduced by: Charniele L. Herring | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Sentencing guidelines; written explanation. Requires the written explanation that the court must file with the record of a case when departing from the sentencing guidelines to adequately explain the sentence imposed to promote fair sentencing.

FULL TEXT

• 01/21/16  House: Presented and ordered printed 16103607D  pdf

HISTORY

• 01/21/16  House: Presented and ordered printed 16103607D
• 01/21/16  House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
• 01/26/16  House: Assigned Courts sub: Criminal Law
• 01/29/16  House: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table by voice vote
• 02/16/16  House: Left in Courts of Justice