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2017 SESSION
HB 1989 Excusable or justifiable self-defense; costs and attorney fees in civil or criminal cases.
Introduced by: Michael J. Webert | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Excusable or justifiable self-defense; costs and attorney fees. Provides that in any civil or criminal case, a party or criminal defendant that successfully prevails on a self-defense claim shall be entitled to reasonable costs and attorney fees, unless the award of fees is unjust. The bill exempts criminal defendants that have appointed counsel whose fees are paid by the Commonwealth from collecting reasonable costs and attorney fees.
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HISTORY
- 01/10/17 House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/17 17102920D
- 01/10/17 House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- 01/16/17 House: Assigned Courts sub: Civil Law
- 01/25/17 House: Subcommittee recommends striking from docket by voice vote
- 02/07/17 House: Left in Courts of Justice