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2022 SESSION

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HB 1198 Attorney General; instituting/conducting crim. prosecutions for certain violence against children.

Introduced by: Robert B. Bell | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:

Attorney General; instituting or conducting criminal prosecutions for cases involving criminal sexual assault. Authorizes the Attorney General to institute or conduct criminal prosecutions in cases involving violations of criminal sexual assault when such crimes are committed against children.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Attorney General; instituting or conducting criminal prosecutions for certain acts of violence. Authorizes the Attorney General to institute or conduct criminal prosecutions in cases involving a violation of the criminal laws for certain acts of violence when such prosecution is requested by the sheriff or chief of police investigating the violation. The bill also provides that prior to instituting or conducting a criminal prosecution for such cases, the Attorney General shall give notice to the local attorney for the Commonwealth where such violation occurred of his intent to institute or conduct such criminal prosecution.