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2022 SESSION
HB 415 Criminal cases; sentencing by jury.
Introduced by: Jason S. Ballard | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Criminal cases; sentencing by jury. Provides that if a jury finds a person guilty of a criminal offense, such jury shall ascertain the punishment of the offense. Under current law, unless the accused has requested that the jury ascertain punishment, the court shall fix punishment after the accused has been found guilty by a jury.
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HISTORY
- 01/11/22 House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/22 22102281D
- 01/11/22 House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- 01/27/22 House: Assigned Courts sub: Subcommittee #1
- 02/15/22 House: Left in Courts of Justice