SB 838 - Goode, Wayne
Limits judicial discretion where jury is unable to unanimously agree on the death penalty
Bill Details
Sponsor
LR Number
2647S.01I
Title
SB 838
House Handler
N/A
Journal Page
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Effective Date
August 28, 2004
Current Status
Hearing Conducted S Judiciary and Civil & Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
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Amendments
No amendments available
CURRENT BILL SUMMARY
SB 838 - This act provides that if a jury is unable to unanimously agree on the imposition of the death penalty, then the judge shall declare the punishment to be life imprisonment without eligibility for probation, parole or release except by act of the Governor. The jury shall be so instructed before the case is submitted.
The provisions of this act shall only govern offenses committed after August 28, 2004.
This act is identical to SB 256 (2003).
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