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HB 1440 Finding of guilt in absentia; proof of such finding in a civil action.

Introduced by: Jason S. Ballard | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Finding of guilt in absentia; proof of such finding in a civil action. Requires evidence of a finding of guilt made in absentia in a criminal prosecution or traffic infraction to be admissible in a civil action whenever such finding is contended. The bill further requires the court hearing the civil case to admit evidence as to whether such finding was made if the criminal court records are silent or ambiguous as to whether such a finding occurred. These evidentiary requirements exist under current law for pleas of guilt and nolo contendere and forfeitures.


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