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SB 1608: Postconvictions/Capital Cases

GENERAL BILL by Jones

Postconvictions/Capital Cases; deletes provision limiting filing of certain postconviction or collateral actions; requires that jury recommendation of death be pursuant to unanimous vote of jury; revises legislative intent re filing of postconviction claims; deletes provisions that deny defendant legal representation provided by state in postconviction proceedings if defendant obstructs process or requests removal of counsel, etc. Amends Ch. 924, 27.702, 921.141, 922.095.

Effective Date: Upon becoming law
Last Action: 5/5/2000 Senate - Died in Committee on Criminal Justice
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF



Bill History

Date Chamber Action
2/23/2000 Senate • Prefiled
3/7/2000 Senate • Introduced, referred to Criminal Justice; Fiscal Policy SJ 00096
5/5/2000 Senate • Died in Committee on Criminal Justice