Will Davis
- Republican
- Delegate
- District 39
Primary
Appointment of counsel for accused; felonies punishable by a mandatory minimum term of confinement for life. Provides that in any case in which an indigent defendant is charged with any felony punishable by a mandatory minimum term of confinement for life, the court shall appoint two competent, qualified, and experienced attorneys, one of whom shall be the public defender in a jurisdiction in which a public defender office is established, for the defendant. Under current law, the court is required to appoint two such attorneys in cases in which an indigent defendant is charged with a Class 1 felony. This bill is a recommendation of the Virginia Criminal Justice Conference.
A BILL to amend and reenact ยงยง 19.2-160.1 and 19.2-163 of the Code of Virginia, relating to appointment of counsel for accused; felonies punishable by a mandatory minimum term of confinement for life. 24101769D
Continued to 2025 in Appropriations (Voice Vote)
Subcommittee recommends continuing to 2025 (Voice Vote)
Assigned App. sub: General Government and Capital Outlay
Reported from Courts of Justice (21-Y 0-N)
Referred to Committee on Appropriations
Subcommittee recommends reporting (8-Y 0-N)
Assigned Courts sub: Criminal
Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/24 24101769D
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