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2022 SESSION
SB 645 Criminal proceedings; evidence of defendant's mental condition.
Introduced by: John A. Cosgrove, Jr. | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Criminal proceedings; evidence of defendant's mental condition. Repeals provisions permitting the admission of evidence by the defendant concerning a defendant's mental condition at the time of an alleged offense, including expert testimony, if such evidence is relevant, is not evidence concerning an ultimate issue of fact, and (i) tends to show the defendant did or did not have the intent required for the offense charged and (ii) is otherwise admissible pursuant to the general rules of evidence. The bill also removes provisions permitting a court to issue an emergency custody order in cases where such evidence was admitted and repeals provisions requiring the Office of the Executive Secretary of the Supreme Court to collect data regarding the cases that use such evidence.
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HISTORY
- 01/17/22 Senate: Presented and ordered printed 22104452D
- 01/17/22 Senate: Referred to Committee on the Judiciary
- 01/26/22 Senate: Passed by indefinitely in Judiciary (10-Y 5-N)