Introduced
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To authorize and establish procedures for “probable cause” conferences in advance of the “preliminary examinations” authorized under current law for criminal prosecutions. The subject matter would include possible plea bargains, bail, procedural aspects of the case, and more. These conferences could be waived if both sides agree. This and House Bill 5154 would also revise “preliminary examination” procedures, and timetables for both types of proceeding.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary
Reported without amendment
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
Amendment offered
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To establish that if passed the proposed changes would go into effect on Sept. 1, 2014, and revise other procedural details.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To clarify that if passed the bill's provisions would go into effect on Sept. 1, 2014.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 110 to 0 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)
To authorize and establish procedures for “probable cause” conferences in advance of the “preliminary examinations” authorized under current law for criminal prosecutions. The subject matter would include possible plea bargains, bail, procedural aspects of the case, and more. These conferences could be waived if both sides agree. This and House Bill 5154 would also revise “preliminary examination” procedures, and timetables for both types of proceeding.
Received
Amendment offered
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The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)
Passed in the House 110 to 0 (details)
