HB 972

Abstract

Prohibiting inquiry into the immigration status of defendant; notification of consequences. Requires that at the initial court hearing for any misdemeanor or felony, the court shall advise the defendant of the following: The outcome of criminal proceedings may have federal immigration and naturalization consequences. The bill also provides that no court or party shall inquire as to the immigration status of the defendant during any proceeding unless otherwise admissible.

Prohibiting inquiry into the immigration status of defendant; notification of consequences. Provides that prior to the start of proceedings, the court shall advise any defendant that immigration consequences, including possible detention, incarceration, or deportation connected to an immigration action, are possible if such defendant is convicted of a criminal violation of state or local law. The bill also prohibits the court and any party from inquiring as to the immigration status of the defendant during any proceeding unless otherwise admissible.

Prohibiting inquiry into the immigration statusof defendant; notification of consequences. Provides that nocircuit court, general district court, or juvenile and domestic relationsdistrict court shall, in connection with the prosecution of a criminalviolation of state or local law, inquire into the immigration statusof any defendant unless such inquiry is relevant to the offense forwhich such defendant is being prosecuted. The bill requires thatprior to the start of proceedings, such courts shall advise any defendantthat immigration consequences, including possible detention, incarceration,or deportation connected to an immigration action, are possible ifsuch defendant is convicted of a criminal violation of state or locallaw.