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BILL · 1995–96 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5278

SB 5278: Self defense/awards

Revising provisions relating to awards to persons found not guilty by reason of self defense.

Summary

  • The statute requiring the state to pay the legal expenses of a defendant found not guilty by reason of self-defense is amended. Notwithstanding a finding of self-defense, the court may deny or reduce the amount of expenses awarded if the trier of fact finds that the defendant was engaged in criminal conduct substantially related to the events giving rise to the charges filed against the defendant.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SSB 5278), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 44, Laws of 1995
  1. IntroducedJan 18, 1995
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateMar 9, 1995
  4. Passed HouseApr 5, 1995
  5. Governor
  6. LawApr 17, 1995
Prime sponsor
R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27)
Introduced
January 18, 1995 in the Senate
Last action
April 17, 1995
Session law
Chapter 44, Laws of 1995
Versions
SB 5278, SSB 5278

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27)

7 co-sponsors (3 Democrats, 4 Republicans)

Bob Oke R-26Marcus Gaspard D-25Shirley Winsley R-28Rosa Franklin D-29Jeanine Long R-44Marilyn Rasmussen D-2Jeannette Wood R-21

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

March 9, 1995
Version voted on: SSB 5278
47 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat23002
Republican24000
How each member voted

Yea (47)

Excused (2)

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House · Final Passage

April 5, 1995
Version voted on: SSB 5278
97 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat36000
Republican61000
How each member voted

Yea (97)

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History

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SB 5278 in other sessions

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