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SB 811 Sentencing in a criminal case; procedure for trial by jury, ascertainment of punishment, etc.

Introduced by: Joseph D. Morrissey | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED SENATE:

Sentencing in a criminal case; jury trial. Provides that in a criminal case the court shall ascertain the extent of the punishment, unless the accused has requested that the jury ascertain punishment or was found guilty of capital murder.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Sentencing in a criminal case; bifurcated jury trial. Provides that in cases of trial by jury in which the charged offense is not punishable by death and in which a defendant has testified in his case-in-chief, a jury shall render its verdict and its recommended sentence, if applicable, at the same time.