BILL · 1995–96 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1610

HB 1610: Prosecution/victim involvmnt

Increasing involvement of victims in criminal prosecutions.

Summary

  • The prosecuting attorney must make reasonable efforts to notify the victims of all crimes against persons of the nature of and reasons for the plea agreement, and ascertain any objections or comments the victims have concerning the plea agreement.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SHB 1610), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 288, Laws of 1995
  1. IntroducedFeb 1, 1995
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseMar 11, 1995
  4. Passed SenateApr 11, 1995
  5. Governor
  6. LawMay 9, 1995
Prime sponsor
Jerome Delvin (R-8)
Introduced
February 1, 1995 in the House
Last action
May 9, 1995
Session law
Chapter 288, Laws of 1995
Versions
HB 1610, SHB 1610

Sponsors

Votes

House · Final Passage

March 11, 1995
Version voted on: SHB 1610
94 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 4 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat34002
Republican60002
How each member voted

Yea (94)

Excused (4)

Senate · Final Passage

April 11, 1995
Version voted on: SHB 1610
40 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 9 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat19006
Republican21003
How each member voted

House · Final Passage

April 19, 1995
Version voted on: SHB 1610
93 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 5 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat34002
Republican59003
How each member voted

Yea (93)

History

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HB 1610 in other sessions

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