BILL · 2007–08 SESSION
SB 5347: Exceptional sentences
Requiring that defendants be given notice of the possibility that an exceptional sentence may be imposed.
Summary
- At any time prior to when the court imposes a sentence, the judge may give notice to the state and the defendant that the facts of the case may warrant an aggravated sentence. The notice must specify which aggravating circumstances the judge believes to exist.
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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 17, 2007
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Adam Kline (D-37)
- Introduced
- January 17, 2007 in the Senate
- Last action
- January 14, 2008
- Budget
- Has a fiscal note
AN ACT Relating to exceptional sentences;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Adam Kline (D-37)
4 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 3 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- First reading, referred to Judiciary.
SB 5347 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
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- SB 5347 (2015–16) Flood plains/ag land, etc.
- SB 5347 (2013–14) Right to vote on initiatives
- SB 5347 (2011–12) Right to work