MD HB1327 | 2016 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: Introduced on February 12 2016 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2016-03-17 - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Prohibiting a court from postponing a trial or hearing for a misdemeanor violation of the Maryland Vehicle Law for which the penalty is a fine not exceeding $500 if a law enforcement officer is a witness unless the law enforcement officer provides at least 1 week's advance notice of the officer's inability to attend and the court promptly notifies the person charged with the violation of the postponement.

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Title

Courts - Law Enforcement Officer as Witness - Prohibition on Postponement for Inability to Appear

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History

DateChamberAction
2016-03-17HouseUnfavorable Report by Judiciary
2016-03-10HouseHearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.
2016-02-12HouseFirst Reading Judiciary

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