BILL · 2007–08 SESSION

HB 2716: Criminal case appeal review

Addressing the review of appeals in criminal cases.

Summary

  • Allows the State to appeal, as a matter of right, the suppression or exclusion of evidence if (1) the evidence is a substantial proof of a fact material in the proceeding, and (2) the prosecution certifies to the trial court that the appeal is not taken for purpose of delay.

From the House Bill Analysis 2008 (HB 2716), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 16, 2008
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Roger Goodman (D-45)
Introduced
January 16, 2008 in the House
Last action
January 16, 2008

AN ACT Relating to reviewing appeals;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Roger Goodman (D-45)

2 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

  1. First reading, referred to Judiciary.

HB 2716 in other sessions

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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