Criminal Procedure

State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to pretrial hearings in criminal cases in certain courts. [HB-1214]
Relating to pretrial hearings in criminal cases in certain courts.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Roberto Alonzo Read First Time on 02/22/2017

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2017 Regular Session

Expungement Of Criminal Records [SB-69]
Permits a person who is convicted for a criminal offense that is later decriminalized, to petition the court for a hearing to have the criminal record expunged and sometimes without cost to the petitioner.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Harold Metts Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 02/28/2017

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2017 Regular Session

Identification And Apprehension Of Criminals [HB-5157]
Redefines "first-time offender" and permits individuals with a record of up to two (2) misdemeanor convictions to be eligible for expungement.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Cale Keable Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 01/31/2017

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2017 Regular Session

Sentence And Execution [HB-5127]
Removes the requirement that the attorney general consent to a deferment of sentencing in a written deferral agreement and grant the superior court traditional discretion in sentencing matters.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Aaron Regunberg Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 01/31/2017

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2017 Regular Session

Sentence And Execution [HB-5117]
Makes various changes to the sentencing and execution guidelines for purposes of criminal procedure and would add new conditions of criminal probation.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Christopher Blazejewski Scheduled For Consideration (06/30/2017) on 06/30/2017

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2017 Regular Session

Bail Hearings [HB-5096]
Entitles criminal defendants charged with enumerated serious criminal offenses to a bail hearing within four (4) calendar days of initial court appearance.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Cale Keable Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 01/31/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the punishment for the offense of unlawfully carrying a handgun by a license holder. [HB-1209]
Relating to the punishment for the offense of unlawfully carrying a handgun by a license holder.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Dewayne Burns Read First Time on 02/22/2017

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2017 Regular Session

Sentence And Execution [SB-8]
Makes various changes to the sentencing and execution guidelines for purposes of criminal procedure and would add new conditions of criminal probation.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Frank Lombardi Scheduled For Consideration (06/30/2017) on 06/30/2017

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2017 Regular Session

Criminal Injuries Compensation [SB-7]
Amends provisions of the Criminal Injuries Compensation Act.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Frank Lombardi Scheduled For Consideration (06/30/2017) on 06/30/2017

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2017 Regular Session

Corrections - Batterers Intervention Programs And Probation Supervision [SB-6]
Creates a batterers intervention program fund and also adopts evidence-based probation and parole supervision systems.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Maryellen Goodwin Scheduled For Consideration (06/30/2017) on 06/30/2017

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2017 Regular Session

Criminal Injuries Compensation [HB-5063]
Amends provisions of the Criminal Injuries Compensation Act.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Carol McEntee Scheduled For Consideration (06/30/2017) on 06/30/2017

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2017 Regular Session

Victim's Rights [HB-5060]
Provides that a motor vehicle accident with death resulting, if the attorney general decides not to prosecute a criminal case, the attorney general shall give the decedent's representatives an opportunity to discuss why the matter is not being prosecuted.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Cale Keable Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 03/08/2017

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2017 Regular Session

Corrections - Batterers Intervention Programs And Probation Supervision [HB-5065]
Creates a batterer's intervention program fund and also adopts evidence-based probation and parole supervision systems.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Carol McEntee Scheduled For Consideration (06/30/2017) on 06/30/2017

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2017 Regular Session

Forfeiture [HB-5018]
Utilizes ten percent (10%) of funds accruing to the state from forfeitures, fines and penalties to fund a k--12 substance abuse prevention program as part of the health curriculum.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Joseph McNamara Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 04/27/2017

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State (South Dakota)
South Dakota 2017 Regular Session

Revise the length of the maximum probationary period for juvenile probationers. [SB-179]
Revise the length of the maximum probationary period for juvenile probationers.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Al Novstrup Signed By The Governor On March 28, 2017 on 03/28/2017

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2017 Regular Session

State Crime Laboratory [HB-6157]
Changes the director and other positions at the state crime laboratory from board of governors' appointments to employees of the council on postsecondary education.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raymond Hull Signed By Governor on 06/27/2017

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2017 Regular Session

Cell Phone Tracking [SB-795]
Allows for the issuance of a court order to secure cell phone location information and changes the notice requirements needed to be provided for that type if court orders.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Erin Lynch Prata Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 05/09/2017

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2017 Regular Session

Delinquent And Dependent Children-- Criminal Injuries Compensation-- Sexually Exploited Children [SB-811]
Makes sex trafficking victims eligible for criminal injuries compensation fund and designates them as abused, neglected children and establishes "safe harbor" provisions.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Maryellen Goodwin Senate Passed Sub A on 06/28/2017

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 110th General Assembly

As introduced, changes, from "8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m." to "7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.", the hours of operation for the TBI's telephone line used to respond to inquiries from dealers for a criminal history record check. - Amends TCA Title 9 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13. [HB-1100]
As introduced, changes, from "8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m." to "7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.", the hours of operation for the TBI's telephone line used to respond to inquiries from dealers for a criminal history record check. - Amends TCA Title 9 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Timothy Hill P2c, Ref. To Criminal Justice Committee on 02/15/2017

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2017 Regular Session

Identification And Apprehension Of Criminals [HB-6059]
Provides that any applicant for employment or volunteer activity of a religious organization, undergo a national background check at the request of said religious organization, as a condition of employment.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Cale Keable Signed By Governor on 06/27/2017

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