WV HB2600 | 2016 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 3-0)
Status: Introduced on January 13 2016 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2016-01-13 - To House Judiciary
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Status: Introduced on January 13 2016 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2016-01-13 - To House Judiciary
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Summary
The purpose of this bill is to affirm the jury's power to judge the just application of the law and to deliver a verdict according to conscience in a criminal proceeding; to require a judge to instruct a jury regarding the availability of jury nullification; and to protect the right of a criminal defendant to present evidence and testimony in support of jury nullification. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.
Title
Fair Trial Act
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-01-13 | House | To House Judiciary |
| 2016-01-13 | House | Introduced in House |
| 2016-01-13 | House | To Judiciary |
| 2016-01-13 | House | Filed for introduction |
