Relates to the timeframe for filing pre-trial motions in criminal cases
This bill changes the deadline for filing pre-trial motions in criminal cases from 30 to 45 days after arraignment. It directly affects defendants (whether represented by lawyers or representing themselves) in criminal trials. The key provision extends the deadline to 45 days after certain evidence is shared (like eavesdropping warrants or witness statements), and resets the clock if a defendant without a lawyer requests time to get counsel. The bill does not alter the standard timeline for most cases but adds specific extensions for complex evidence disclosures.
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Mar 2025
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Introduced Mar 5, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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Mar 5, 2025
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lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Amanda Septimo
DDemocratic/Working Families
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