BILL · 1995–96 SESSION

SB 6181: Deferred prosecution

Clarifying the waiver of jury trial rights upon acceptance of a deferred prosecution.

Summary

  • Before an order of deferred prosecution is entered, the person seeking the deferred prosecution must execute a statement acknowledging his or her rights. In addition, the person must acknowledge and waive the following rights: to testify, to a speedy trial, to call witnesses to testify, to present evidence in one's own defense and to a jury trial.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 6181), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 24, Laws of 1996
  1. IntroducedJan 8, 1996
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateFeb 13, 1996
  4. Passed HouseFeb 26, 1996
  5. Governor
  6. LawMar 7, 1996
Prime sponsor
Adam Smith (D-33)
Introduced
January 8, 1996 in the Senate
Last action
March 7, 1996
Session law
Chapter 24, Laws of 1996

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Adam Smith (D-33)

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

February 13, 1996
Version voted on: SB 6181
48 Yea 0 Nay 1 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat25000
Republican23010
How each member voted

House · Final Passage

February 26, 1996
Version voted on: SB 6181
95 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat36000
Republican59003
How each member voted

Yea (95)

Excused (3)

History

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SB 6181 in other sessions

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