CRIM PRO-CHARGE-DISMISSAL
Summary
Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. Provides that the court may dismiss an indictment, information, or complaint with prejudice in furtherance of justice, even though there may be no basis for dismissal upon grounds specified in the Code. Provides that such dismissal is required as a matter of judicial discretion by the existence of some compelling factor, consideration, or circumstance clearly demonstrating that conviction or prosecution of the defendant upon such indictment, information, or complaint would constitute or result in injustice. Establishes factors that the court shall use in making its determination.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2012
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 8, 2012
Last action Jan 8, 2013
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
0
Committee
3
Jan 8, 2013
House · Failed
Session Sine Die
Mar 9, 2012
House · Referred to committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Feb 27, 2012
House · Referred to committee
Assigned to Judiciary II - Criminal Law Committee
Feb 8, 2012
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules Committee
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
Co
Naomi D. Jakobsson
DDemocratic
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