The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard HB 1200 sponsored by Sen. Crider and Sen. Donato regarding human trafficking. The author, Rep. McNamara, introduced the bill which modifies the definition of "protected person" for purposes of the admission of a statement or videotape of an individual who is less than 14 years of age at the time of the offense. The bill … [Read more...] about Human trafficking
Criminal
Criminal appeals
The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard HB 1293 sponsored by Sen. M. Young regarding criminal appeals. The author, Rep. Jeter, introduced the bill which provides that an order granting a motion to discharge a defendant before trial may be appealed to the supreme court or the court of appeals. The bill provides that the state may appeal an interlocutory order if the … [Read more...] about Criminal appeals
Judicial officers
The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard HB 1383 sponsored by Sen. M. Young and Sen. Koch regarding judicial officers. The bill provides that a person commits battery on a public safety official if the offense is committed against a current or former public safety official: (1) while the official is engaged in the official's official duty; or (2) in retaliation for … [Read more...] about Judicial officers
Campground matters
The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard SB 17 sponsored by Rep. Speedy and Rep. Miller regarding campground matters. The author, Sen. Doriot, introduced the bill which allows a campground owner to ask an individual to leave a campground in certain instances. The bill specifies that an individual who remains on or returns to a campground after having been asked to leave … [Read more...] about Campground matters
Expungement
The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard SB 255 sponsored by Rep. J. Young regarding expungements. The author, Sen. Freeman, introduced the bill which specifies that a "criminal history provider" includes certain persons who regularly publish criminal history information on the internet, for purposes of the law requiring criminal history providers to periodically review … [Read more...] about Expungement